Police & Fire
Photo via NYPDNaomi Barker, 14, was reported missing earlier this week [/help-cops-find-missing-14-year-old-flatbush-girl/] and was last seen on February 25 at 8:45am near East 29th street and Glenwood Road, according to NYPD. Thankfully, she returned home on her own today in safe condition, said police. Barker’s temporary disappearance caused
Central Brooklyn
Photo by Joe Strini/propertysharkTake a peek at this modernized, historic landmarked Victorian home — this time in Ditmas Park — that joined the $2 million plus club this week. The sprawling, three-story home (two full stories plus an attic) at 497 East 17th Street between Dorchester Road and Ditmas Avenues, comes
Announcements
(Photo by Michele Travis)A downed tree and busted fence at the Cortelyou Road station is causing massive delays on the Q and B lines this morning, according to neighbors and the MTA. In the photo above, you can see the tree hanging precariously above the tracks, the missing slice
Central Brooklyn
Photo by James SienkievicIn the State of the City Address, Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte discussed the dire need for adequate housing, immigration reform, and funding for public education in District 42, which includes Ditmas Park, Flatbush, and Midwood. The idea of a divided America has been dominating the national conversation recently,
Events
Photo by Andy Castro [https://www.flickr.com/photos/andycastro/5508353323/]Mardi Gras (French for “Fat Tuesday”) has spurred a city-wide night of dancing, indulging, and all-night partying. But you don’t have to go far from home to get in on the New-Orleans-style action. Party-hop around the borough tonight
community
Kettle & Thread, 1219 Church Avenue. (Photo by Nathan Thompson)More events inspired by the call to political activism are popping up along Church Avenue. Kettle & Thread is hosting #resist nights every Tuesday from 6pm to 9pm [http://www.kettleandthreadbrooklyn.com], and owner Beth Barraclough is keeping the doors
Events
Photo via NYC Brewers via Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ_XpvQDuR0/?taken-by=nycbrewers]New York City Beer Week [http://nycbeerweek.com/index/] kicked off this past weekend with a sold-out opening night bash [http://www.openingbash.com/] at the Brooklyn Expo Center in Greenpoint. Don’t fret if
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Announcements
(Photo via repyvettedclarke [https://www.instagram.com/p/BP3ecWTFuTk/?taken-by=repyvettedclarke]/instagram) Join Democratic U.S. Congressmember Yvette Clarke of District 9 for a community Town Hall [https://www.facebook.com/events/575731249282728/] on Donald Trump’s First 30 Days in office, with policy experts to discuss immigration, healthcare, and
Business
(Photo by Carly Miller / DPC)After a three-month long battle and amassing more than 1500 petition signatures, the beloved Flatbush Caribbean bakery won a new lease, said community organizers this week. Loved by neighborhood newbies and lifelong residents, Errol’s Caribbean Bakery at 661 Flatbush Avenue has been serving jerk
Arts & Culture
Rachel Lyon (R) and Sarah Bridgins at Ditmas Lit. (Photo by Debra Pearlman)On a frigid, rainy Tuesday in January, Ditmas Parkers squeezed into the cozy faux-log-cabin outpost perched in Sycamore’s backyard. Huddled around a crackling “fire” and heat lamps, this devoted literary crowd gathered for Ditmas Lit, the
Arts & Culture
Cortelyou public library. (Photo by Chris Farrell)The library is usually a place where silence reigns, but for an hour this Thursday, February 23, staff and patrons at the Cortelyou branch of the Brooklyn public library will stand that idea on its head. The branch is hosting a special all-ages