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Bite Of The Day: Roti & Oxtail At Suzy’s Roti Parlour

(Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)As a creature of habit, I am stubbornly resistant to change, especially when it comes to my favorite restaurants. If I find a spot with reliable and affordable food, I tend to eat there until I’m swallowing my pride along with eat bite, smiling

[UPDATED] 1,000 Activists March In Flatbush For Racial Justice

Anti police violence activists on Flatbush Avenue, June 13, 2016 (Photo by Erik McGregor [https://www.flickr.com/photos/erikcito/albums])On the one year anniversary of Sandra Bland, a Texas woman killed in police custody, nearly 1,000 activists took to the streets of Flatbush Wednesday night to demand

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

Bite Of The Day: Elegant Oaxaca Cuisine And Spirits At La Loba Cantina

(Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)La Loba Cantina, Kensington’s Oaxaca-style Mexican eatery, is not just a great dinner and brunch stopover — it’s a serious contender for the best new neighborhood bar. The restaurant, located at 709 Church Avenue between East 7th and East 8th streets [/blog/food/kensington-welcomes-la-loba-cantina/

Late Night G Train Service To Be Limited Due To Repairs

The G train [/?s=gtrain]will have limited service during the next two weeks due to Fastrack repairs [/?s=fastrack], according [http://travel.mtanyct.info/serviceadvisory/routeStatusResult.aspx?tag=G&date=6/6/2016&time=&method=getstatus4] to the MTA. Overnight service on the G train will

Three Area Intersections Targeted As Part Of Pedestrian Safety Upgrades

The intersection of Church and McDonald Avenues. (Photo: Google Maps)Being a pedestrian in our area is no joke — crossing a major intersection can feel like taking one’s life in one’s hands. Last week, City Council Member Brad Lander announced a number of measures that are supposed to

New Mexican Restaurant Opens On Church Avenue

(Photo: Gordon Rothman)Thanks to a reader, we just learned about a new Mexican restaurant in our area. Mexican eatery Don Patron, located on Church Avenue between Westminster and Argyle Roads, opened its doors about a week ago. Don Patron serves a range of Mexican fare, the new owners told

Tale Of Two Rails: Here’s What You Need To Know About The F Express Train

Photo by fesch_markt [http://websta.me/p/1068426453510007173_1143606545]News that the long-sought-after F express train would be returning to Brooklyn [/blog/transportation/cm-lander-slams-f-express-service-returning-to-brooklyn-in-2017/] almost immediately caused a row among lawmakers representing different parts of the borough. Elected Officials in southern Brooklyn — whose constituents will benefit from faster commutes

Join a Personal Approach to Yoga (Sponsored)

There’s a different kind of yoga taught at Church Ave Yoga & Bodywork Center [http://churchave.com/yoga] (CAYBC) where, in addition to feeling as if you’ve stepped into a colonial American home, with candles lit, a light hint of incense, and the rhythmic sound of deep

Bangladeshi Community & Local Police Host Celebration On Church Avenue Sunday

Setting up at the Church Avenue street fair yesterday.Undeterred by wind and a bit of rain, Kensington celebrated yesterday. The Bangladeshi-American Friendship Society and the NYPD 66 Precinct Community Council threw their second annual street fair on Church Avenue Sunday. The fair extended from Beverley Road to its grandstand