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Ditmas Park

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District 40 Council Candidates On Small Business Support, Zoning and the NYPD’s Budget

One candidate wants to downzone the neighborhood. Another wants to remove up to $3 billion from the NYPD’s budget. Six candidates seeking to replace term-limited District 40 Council Member Mathieu Eugene gathered virtually last night for a forum organized by the Unified Political Association club [https://www.facebook.com/

The New Makers of Brooklyn

For some Brooklyn residents, being laid-off, furloughed, or underemployed was a blessing in disguise. It gave a unique opportunity to try out a business model or plan that they had always dreamed of doing, at relatively low risk when compared to a more traditional brick and mortar experience. Several local

How to Celebrate Easter in Brooklyn: Chocolate Bunnies and Brunch

Our next holiday is right around the corner, and we have suggestions for everything from chocolate eggs and bunnies to marzipan lambs, and classic Easter brunch or dinner. Also, check out our list [/easter-egg-hunt-brooklyn-2020/] of the traditional Easter Egg Hunts happening around the borough this week. Candy and Pastries Buttermilk

Meet Josue Pierre: Running To Represent Flatbush In City Council

Josue Pierre, Campaign photo.For those who’ve been involved in local Flatbush civic affairs, Josue Pierre [https://pierre2021.com/] is a familiar face. Pierre, a Haitian immigrant, is the Democratic District Leader for the 42nd Assembly District, and a co-founder of the Shirley Chisholm Democratic Club. He came to

Q&A With Kenya Handy-Hilliard On Her Run For City Council District 40

Kenya Handy-HilliardKenya Handy-Hilliard [https://www.kenyaforthepeople.com/] is running in a crowded field to replace the 3.5 term councilmember Mathieu Eugene, who is term-limited after almost 15 years in office. There are currently 12 candidates vying for the seat to represent Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Flatbush, and Ditmas Park in

An Outsider Is Vying To Represent Flatbush, Again

Edwin Raymond. (Photo via Raymond)A top candidate for Brooklyn’s 40th City Council District lived outside the district’s boundaries until last month, despite running to represent Flatbush since last June. Edwin Raymond, who is running to represent the 40th City Council District [https://council.nyc.gov/district-40/] (Flatbush,

Ditmas Park Likely To Get A Large Residential Building On Cortelyou Road

A rendering of what could be developed at 1620 Cortelyou Road, provided to the city last year by owner Tony Doleh. As part of the rezoning approval process, Doleh has since agreed to some design changes.A controversial proposal to redevelop [/cortelyou-market-redevelopment-gets-cb14-approval/] 1620 Cortelyou Road in Ditmas Park has the

District 40 Council Candidates Talk Policing, Affordable Housing and Bunny Wailer

Candidates for Brooklyn’s 40th Council District (Flatbush, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Midwood) gathered virtually Wednesday night to discuss issues ranging from housing policy and mayoral control of schools to their favorite local business. Nine candidates looking to replace term-limited Council Member Mathieu Eugene introduced themselves and their vision for the

Citi Bike’s Western Brooklyn Expansion to Complete in 2-3 Weeks

Citi Bike expansion into Sunset Park, Windsor Terrace, and Greenwood Heights is underway, NYC DOT announced today. The project is part of a 93 docking station expansion and will extend the bike’s services from 15th Street to 67th Street and from the southwest corner of Prospect Park to Church

An Extraordinary Officer: Det. Kim Walker Retires After Serving Flatbush For 22 Years At The 70th Precinct

Det. Kim Walker has retired after 22 years of serving Flatbush and Midwood at the 70th Precinct. Nathan Thompson/BklynerIt was 2003, and the Commander of the 70th Precinct was having a bad night. A group of residents had rented a bus and filled the monthly precinct meeting with frustrating