Central Brooklyn

This Week In Ditmas Park

Manchego on Cortelyou (Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)This week in Ditmas Park, 3 high ranking NYPD officers & businessman were arrested on two separate bribery schemes [/blog/crime/3-high-ranking-nypd-officers-businessman-arrested-two-separate-bribery-schemes/] , we celebrated outdoor concerts on the summer solstice [/blog/crime/3-high-ranking-nypd-officers-businessman-arrested-two-separate-bribery-schemes/] , city council proposed a bill to combat illegal home

Central Brooklyn

‘Round Brooklyn: The Best Stories From Your Favorite Borough

Photo by Ditmas Park CornerAfter a busy week, here’s a chance to catch up on some of the news happening outside of our neighborhood! We’ve pulled together some of the most ragey, tasty and viral stories from our sister sites this week. Build it Back suspended its construction

Central Brooklyn

Taste Wine And Tapas At Manchego On Cortelyou Road

(Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)Manchego [/business-overview/manchego-brooklyn-ny-11226/6608bccf-7420-4973-a45c-cd229e1d49ca/] , a Spanish-style wine and tapas bar is open in Ditmas Park and ready for a weekend tasting. Located in the bright red storefront at 1502 Cortelyou Road, between Marlborough Road and East 16th Street, Manchego shares a building, owner, and cook

Animals

Adoptable Animal Of The Week: Will The Dog

Screenshot via Sean Casey Animal Rescue [https://www.facebook.com/SeanCaseyAnimalRescue/photos/a.378832716482.159179.17669251482/10153767765686483/?type=3&theater] Looking for a new companion? Will is an itty bitty pocket pittie in need of a home! > Sean Casey says [https://www.facebook.com/SeanCaseyAnimalRescue/photos/a.378832716482.

Central Brooklyn

Ditmas Park Weekend Events Spotlight: June 24–26

(Photo via middev / instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/BGgtxyOEZHK/?taken-by=middev])The weekend is finally here, and we’d like to help you have a great one blocks from your home. Whether you’re looking for a latin music party, a mardi gras themed street fair, a night out

Central Brooklyn

Real Estate Roundup: Brexit In Ditmas Park Edition

An Ideal opportunity. (Courtesy Christopher Forbes of Ideal Properties Group)Do you already live in Ditmas Park? You can still opt to remain [http://www.strongerin.co.uk/]. Looking to move here? We want you! [http://www.vox.com/2016/6/24/12024602/sadiq-khan-london-brexit-immigrants] 316 East 9th Street [https://ipg.

Business

Hinterlands Bar Now Open On Church Avenue

(Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)It almost seemed like it wasn’t going to happen, but new Kensington watering hole Hinterlands [https://twitter.com/HinterlandsBar] had its official opening last night. Hinterlands, located on Church Avenue between East 7th and 8th Streets, is yet another addition to the changing block

Central Brooklyn

Neighbor Rebecca Wasserstrum Remembered For Joyful & Generous Spirit

(Photo via Facebook)Community and family members are mourning the tragic death of a 28-year-old Midwood woman and Brooklyn College graduate this week. A seven-day shiva memorial service for Rebecca Wasserstrum, who city officials confirmed succumbed to injuries sustained from a plunge [http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn-woman-takes-death-leap-george-washington-bridge-article-1.2683053] off

Central Brooklyn

Greenmarket Recipe: Buttered Sugar Snap Peas

BUTTERED SUGAR SNAP PEAS Ingredients: * 1 pound sugar snap peas, stems and strings removed * 2 tablespoons unsalted butter * 1⁄4 cups coarsely chopped fresh mint salt & pepper. * Ingredients available seasonally at your neighborhood Greenmarket Instructions: 1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. 2. Add the

Central Brooklyn

Local Police Officer Convicted Of Molesting Young Girl

Photo: Dave Hosford [https://www.flickr.com/photos/baltimoredave/4400415668] / Flickr)Former police officer from Midwood was convicted Wednesday of sexually abusing a young girl, Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson announced. Jacob Sabbagh, a 34-year-old Midwood resident, was arrested in December after his victim reported the abuse to authorities, according

Central Brooklyn

Muslim Community Members And Maimonides Hospital Officials Break Bread For Ramadan

Muslims and hospital staff gather to honor Ramadan at Maimonides (Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)Muslims and Maimonides Medical Center [https://www.maimonidesmed.org/]staff gathered yesterday for a Ramadan Iftar [/blog/holidays/ramadan-mubarak-6-things-know-muslim-holiday/] celebration, showcasing the positive, working relationship between the hospital and the local community. Arab Pakistani and

Arts & Culture

Prospect-Lefferts Dancers Spin New Ending To ‘Annie’ The Musical

Karisma Jay teaching at AdunDance studios in Prospect Lefferts Gardents (Photo courtesy of Abundance [https://www.facebook.com/abundancebk/])This Sunday at the Kings Theater, a cast of 120 local and Broadway performers will reinvent the classic musical Annie [http://anniethemusical.com], with a politically relevant twist — Annie grows up