70th Precinct Community Council

‘Hero’ Cop Saves Autistic Child, Crime Drop & Holiday Cheer At 70th Precinct Council Meeting

Cop of the month award for Christian Lopez (pictured third from the left). Photo by Ditmas Park CornerThe December meeting of the 70th Precinct Community Council was extra celebratory, with brief wishes from elected officials, crime recaps — and straight to the featured event: an ‘amazing’ cop of the month, magic

Central Brooklyn

Town Halls, Holiday Soirees, Standing Rock Benefit & More This Week In Ditmas Park

Prospect Park. (Photo by Anna Typor‎ [https://www.facebook.com/anna.typor]) Whether you’re looking to celebrate the start of the holiday season with choral music, a soiree, or an LGBTQ party — this is your spot for the best events in (and immediately around) Ditmas Park. If you have

Central Brooklyn

Crime Recap: Ongoing Crime Drop, Burglary Spike & More From 70th Precinct Council Meeting

70th Precinct October Cops of the Month. (Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)The 70th Precinct continues to experience a drop in overall crime, but a jump in burglaries over the past month, according to Deputy Inspector James R. Palumbo. For the month to date, overall reported crime has dropped 26

Central Brooklyn

Ongoing Crime Drop In 70th Precinct But Surge In Rapes & Vehicle Collisions

Cop-of-the-month recipients with NCO officers. (Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)The 70th Precinct continues to experience an ongoing drop in overall crime, but a surge in reported rapes and vehicle collisions for 2016, according to Deputy Inspector James R. Palumbo. For the year to date, there has been a 10.

Central Brooklyn

School Rezoning Meeting, Live Music, Make It In Brooklyn & More This Week

PS 217’s sign welcomes neighbors with many of the languages spoken by the school’s students. (Photo via Ditmas Park Corner)Whether you’re looking to get involved in local school re-zoning, police and participatory budgeting, or just kick back for a night of live music — this is your

Central Brooklyn

70th Precinct Meeting: Domestic Violence Up, Shootings Down, Promotion For CO Palumbo

(Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)Over the past 28-day period, overall reported crimes are down in the 70th precinct, compared to the same time period last year, with the notable exception of felony assaults most of which are related to domestic abuse cases, according to the precinct’s commanding officer.

Central Brooklyn

Op-Ed: From CPOP To NCO — The Changing Face Of The Community Police Officer

70th Precinct Community Council Vice-President Mary MCrea and NYPD Officer Batson at a Church Avenue street fair in 2014.Big changes are happening at the 70th Precinct. Last year’s announcement of 1,300 new New York City police officers, most of whom will be deployed in the new Neighborhood

Central Brooklyn

Ongoing Crime Drop in 70th Precinct But Dramatic Surge In Homicides

Deputy Inspector Richard DiBlasio, the commanding officer of the 70th Precinct. (Photo: Ditmas Park Corner)The 70th Precinct continues to experience an ongoing drop In overall crime but witnessed a troubling surge In homicides in 2015. There was a 3.8 percent reduction in overall crime last year relative to

Central Brooklyn

Flatbush Shomrim Honored At 70th Precinct Community Council Meeting

CO Deputy Inspector di Blasio at the 70th Precinct Community Council meeting and Holiday Party. (Photo by Shannon Geis/Ditmas Park Corner)The 70th Precinct Community Council [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/precincts/precinct_070.shtml]meeting was a lively event Wednesday evening. Elected officials from both city

70th Precinct Community Council

The 70th Precinct Announces New Executive Officer, Community Policing And More At Community Council Meeting

Captain Richard DiBlasio at the 70th Precinct Community Council meeting. (Photo by Shannon Geis/Ditmas Park Corner)The 70th Precinct Community Council [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/precincts/precinct_070.shtml]held its first meeting following the summer break on Wednesday, September 30 at St. Paul’s Church,

70th Precinct Community Council

In Wake Of Summer’s Violence, Community Leaders & Police Stress Importance Of Working Together At National Night Out

Photo by Ditmas Park CornerHundreds of people came out for the 70th Precinct’s [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/precincts/precinct_070.shtml] National Night Out at the Parade Grounds Tuesday evening, and the event featured everything from a free barbecue to entertainment for the kids — but area

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Congratulations To Neighbor Nathan Thompson, Who Will Be Honored As ‘Community Activist Of The Year’ This Thursday

Nathan Thompson, third from right, at the recent neighborhood beautification day. Photo courtesy Nathan ThompsonIt’s almost impossible to say just how many hats Prospect Park South neighbor Nathan Thompson wears in our community — suffice to say, it’s a whole lot. From helping to wipe graffiti and trash [/blog/

70th Precinct Community Council

A Devastating Fire In Midwood, Attack At The McDonald’s, Murder On Flatbush & More Notes From The 70th Precinct Community Council Meeting

Deputy Inspector Richard DiBlasio, at podium, speaks at the 70th Precinct Community Council’s monthly meeting.“It’s been a hard week,” Deputy Inspector Richard DiBlasio said at the beginning of the 70th Precinct [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/precincts/precinct_070.shtml] Community Council’s meeting last

70th Precinct Community Council

Blizzard Watch: What’s Still Happening (And What’s Not) In Ditmas Park This Week

Photo via Andrew London [https://www.facebook.com/andrewlondonmusic/photos/pb.139937792746532.-2207520000.1422308530./620193228054317/?type=3&theater] As Winter Storm Juno digs its blizzardy claws into us, here’s what’s still going on this week – and what’s been postponed or canceled: Monday, January 26 • Go old school

Police & Fire

Concerned About Crime In Our Neighborhood? Attend A 70th Precinct Community Council Meeting Tomorrow Night

This Wednesday, November 19, neighbors are invited to attend the 70th Precinct Community Council meeting [https://www.facebook.com/events/868306183202733/?fref=ts] – when you’ll be able to speak directly with police officers and legislators about concerns regarding crime in the area. The meeting will be held at 7:

70th Precinct Community Council

70th Precinct Celebrates National Night Out With Food, Fun, And (BBQ) Flames

Neighbors came out in full force for last night’s 70th Precinct National Night Out Against Crime [/blog/crime/join-the-70th-precinct-for-national-night-out-against-crime-on-august-5] , one of thousands of similar events that take place across the country in an attempt to fight crime by fostering tighter bonds between residents and police. During the free event

70th Precinct Community Council

Notes From March’s 70th Precinct Community Council Meeting

Wednesday, March 26 was the monthly 70th Precinct Community Council [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/precincts/precinct_070.shtml] meeting, held the last Wednesday of each month at the UCP [http://www.ucpnyc.org/site/c.buIWJcNSKnL6G/b.6535285/k.EFBC/Creating_Opportunities_for_People_with_Disabilities.htm]

70th Precinct Community Council

Notes From November’s 70th Precinct Community Council Meeting

Last night was the monthly 70th Precinct Community Council [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/precincts/precinct_070.shtml] meeting, normally held the last Wednesday of each month at the UCP [http://www.ucpnyc.org/site/c.buIWJcNSKnL6G/b.6535285/k.EFBC/Creating_Opportunities_for_People_with_Disabilities.htm]

70th Precinct Community Council

A Car Break-In Affects The Fat Beagle & Kelly's Office Encourages Attendance To Tomorrow's Meeting

Yet another theft in the neighborhood, this time hitting the The Fat Beagle [http://thefatbeagle.squarespace.com/] crew. Ashley Burke-Deming Weavil, who along with her husband Matt is in the process of opening a restaurant in the former Palmeras space [/blog/business/the-fat-beagle-team-is-officially-coming-to-church-ave] (1021 Church Ave. between E 10th and

70th Precinct Community Council

Notes From May's 70th Precinct Community Council Meeting

Last night was the monthly 70th Precinct Community Council [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/precincts/precinct_070.shtml] meeting, held every last Wednesday at the UCP [http://www.ucpnyc.org/site/c.buIWJcNSKnL6G/b.6535285/k.EFBC/Creating_Opportunities_for_People_with_Disabilities.htm] building (175 Lawrence Ave.

70th Precinct Community Council

Thank You Officer Slade for Making a Difference With the 70th Precinct Explorers Team

A late note on some holiday cheer. At the 70th Precinct holiday party, just before Christmas, the Community Council invites children from a local homeless shelter to the party where I do a magic show and Santa gives out what might be the only presents these kids will get. The

70th Precinct Community Council

iPhones, Property Theft Drive Crime in 70th Precinct, Says Inspector Rodriguez

Property drives crime in the 70th Precinct, said Deputy Inspector Eric Rodriguez at last week’s 70th Precinct Community Council meeting. Most significantly, robberies targeting iPhones, Android phones and other mobile devices are becoming increasingly common, he said, but are preventable. “Criminals often confront people who are distracted,” reads one