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Screenshot of NYC Solar Map, produced by Sustainable CUNYWe’ve received a number of queries from readers regarding whether — and how — they can install solar panels on top of their homes. As part of our research, we came across this really interesting interactive map [http://nycsolarmap.com/] produced by Sustainable
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Source: katerha via flickrThe City Council on Thursday narrowly passed a controversial shopping bag fee aimed at curbing the use of disposable grocery bags in favor of more environmentally-friendly, reusable alternatives. Proponents of the bill [http://legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=1687953&GUID=492A60EA-D352-462A-915A-BB2C34A58D61&Options=&
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Young artist from PS 249 at work. (Photo: Yaffa Rasowsky)This spring, there are wonderful cultural events happening at many of our local schools — and everyone is welcome, whether you have school-age children or not. Here are just two events this week. Outdoor Concert Series at PS 217 Every spring,
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Photo: Johnny RebecchiThis week in Ditmas Park, progressive reform candidate Robert Carroll, who is vying for a Democratic State Committee post, was endorsed by Council Member Brad Lander [/blog/politics/reform-candidate-local-democratic-party-post-secures-endorsement-cm-lander/] ; neighborhood favorite George’s won a Community Business Award [/blog/business/just-announced-georges-wins-community-cornerstone-business-award/] ; and 10 Westminster Road — with 21 apartments
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The Flatbush Town Hall, at 35 Snyder Avenue between Flatbush and Bedford Avenues, was built between 1874 and 1875. The town of Flatbush was not absorbed into the City of Brooklyn until 1894. The town hall was designated a New York City landmark in 1966, and was listed on the
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Looking for a new place to live can be a headache, but don’t fret, we’ve rounded up some cool and interesting places that may come in handy the next time your roommate eats your ice cream! 2323 Forester Ave [http://www.trulia.com/rental/3232790103-2323-Foster-Ave-B55-Brooklyn-NY-11210#photo-1] Available: Immediately
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Let’s celebrate all moms, grandmothers, aunts and friends, who have made our lives special, or have helped us become the parents we are. One can never say thank you too often, so why not take a moment and let them know how much they mean to you. Happy Mother’
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Photo by suewaters [https://www.flickr.com/photos/suewaters/7564724934/in/photolist-cwtcaY-oNC8bR-ceSzn7-cD7dj7-ijow9x-dLnfno-RoWke-6VUNug-wNZ9qH-6WmWvH-r8Fs8c-cwteaw-9jWxuM-7cqfD3-XxL15-e3y77r-dLgMSP-vKdFRq-e3y79X-e3DLQd-7cm9BZ-mMrpTq-cvXVRb-e3y79e-e3DLNE-gYG1Qp-e3DLMy-5ToB3M-e3y7ak-7bVfT2-7bVfLe-cvXHRJ-e3y78D-pN3ggn-pMzLuV-fh2DQB-cwtbPf-omFv6L-agFk8h-hW2Z6L-4aEHgy-6W3Gan-f86BqV-2Za6bY-cvXWg9-4DSU5g-7cq2HW-9dDhKo-RL7ak-gVUdA2] /Flickr Are you a native New Yorker who is currently in college? Go
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Suspect wanted for April 4th incident at the Church Avenue B/Q station. (Photo: NYPD)The NYPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted for groping, and “sexually abusing,” a woman at the Church Avenue B/Q station on April 4th. Cops say that an
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This list is in formation. If you have an event you’d like featured in our calendar, or if there’s anything we’ve left off, please let us know! Post your events in our community calendar [/blog/events/got-an-event-coming-up-share-it-on-our-new-calendar/] or email us at editor@ditmasparkcorner.com. Mother’s Day
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Photo by Ditmas Park CornerSeveral months after its celebrated re-opening [/blog/food/georges-is-open-for-business/], George’s Restaurant — our favorite neighborhood diner located at 753 Coney Island Avenue — was selected for a 2016 Community Cornerstone Business Award, the owner has told us. Issued by the Department of Small Business Services [http://www.
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Photo: Ditmas Park CornerSeveral bars and restaurants in our area are celebrating Cinco de Mayo — which marks Mexico’s triumph over French forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 [http://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Puebla]. Our very own Cinco de Mayo Restaurant [http://www.yelp.com/biz/