“Safe Stop” Businesses In Ditmas Park
Following yesterday’s recanted alleged abduction attempt near PS 139, we know a lot of local parents are on edge. Even if you’ve already covered the basics of safety with your child, however, you may not know about Safe Stop locations in Ditmas Park–businesses that have registered with Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes‘ office as safe havens for lost or frightened youth.
Merchants signed up with the Safe Stop program have undergone background checks and been trained by the DA’s office in accordance with the program. Businesses are also connected to local police so that they may easily make sure every child who asks for their help gets home safe, whether the concern is illness, a threatening adult, or bullying by peers.
In addition to talking with your child about being careful and cautious in general, you can print off this list with maps or find the full list and map of Brooklyn Safe Stop locations here.
Near PS 139: Heading east on Cortelyou
- Grace Eyecare (1615 Cortelyou Road)
- Latin Fever Dance Studio (1609 Cortelyou Road)
- MET Foods (1610 Cortelyou Road)
- Greenfield Pharmacy (1526 Cortelyou Road)
- Flatbush Food Co-op (1415 Cortelyou Road)
- Assemblymembers Jim Brennan and Rhoda Jacobs’ office (1414 Cortelyou Road)
- Gabe’s Camera City (1412 Cortelyou Road)
- John’s Bakery (1322 Cortelyou Road)
Near PS 139: Heading west on Cortelyou
- Salahi Deli (1224 Cortelyou Road)
- Qathra (1112 Cortelyou Road)
- Cortelyou Early Childhood Center (1110 Cortelyou Road)
- Cortelyou Hardware (1004 Cortelyou Road)
Near PS 139: Heading south on Coney Island Avenue
- George’s Restaurant (753 Coney Island Avenue)
- Los Mariachis Restaurant (805 Coney Island Avenue)
Near PS 217: Heading east on Newkirk Avenue
- Giros Promex, Inc. (1512 Newkirk Avenue)
- Darven’s Barbershop (1604A Newkirk Avenue)
- Flatbush Development Corporation (1616 Newkirk Avenue)
- Pearl River Laundromat (1618 Newkirk Avenue)
Near PS 217: Heading north on Coney Island Avenue
- Urban Martial Arts (965 Coney Island Avenue)
- Los Mariachis Restaurant (805 Coney Island Avenue)
Near PS 217: Newkirk Plaza and heading south
- Leon’s Barbershop (7 Newkirk Plaza)
- Everything 99 Cents (9 Newkirk Plaza)
- Newkirk Grocery (13 Newkirk Plaza)
- LoDuca Pizza (14 Newkirk Plaza)
- Plaza Gourmet Food/King’s Candy & Nuts (31 Newkirk Plaza)
- Double Dragon Chinese Restaurant (41A Newkirk Plaza)
- New Nice Chinatown (1411 Foster Avenue)
- Midwood Martial Arts (1302 Avenue H)
If you’re interested in signing your business up with Safe Stop, call 718-250-2247.