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Society members celebrate outside the voting booths on Avenue C (Photo by DPC) The Bangladesh Society, a massive non-profit supporting Bangladeshis in New York, held its biennial election this past Sunday at PS 179. Electricity sparked through the crowd as hundreds gathered on Avenue C to vote, talk, await the
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Yeshiva Torah Temimah, Ocean Parkway. (Screenshot via Google Maps)A Kensington Yeshiva reached a historic $2.1 million settlement with two former students who accused a teacher of sexual molestation, the NY Post reports [http://nypost.com/2016/10/23/brooklyn-yeshiva-settles-with-sexual-assault-victims-for-2-1m/] this week. The settlement, originally made in secret, was
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(Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)Plans are officially underway for the long-overdue makeover at Lt. Federico Narvaez Tot Lot on Cortelyou Road — and in two years, we could have an entirely renovated playground. The Tot Lot secured $1 million in funding from Mayor de Blasio, Assembly Member Jim Brennan, and
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66th Precinct Community Council meeting. In white: Lt. Michael Andreano (R) and Capt. Kenneth Quick (L) and members of Brooklyn Asian Civilian Observation Patrol. (Photo by Jole Carliner / Kensington BK)Lieutenant Michael Andreano of the 66th Precinct has been stripped of his badge and gun over links to an alleged
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Photo via NYPDPolice have identified a suspect in connection with an armed robbery in Ditmas Park on a Friday in late September. At approximately 8:30pm on September 30, the perpetrator pulled out a gun and approached a 15-year-old boy on a bicycle at the corner of Cortelyou Road and
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Pizza art spotted on Cortelyou Road. (Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)At Ditmas Park Corner, we love our local restaurants, which is why we’d like to take a moment to honor two local faves that have made the news this week — one high-brow fusion eatery that puts Ditmas Park
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Source: katerha via flickrLast week stores citywide began receiving the first official notices reminding them that, as of February 15, 2017, they will need to charge customers five cents for all plastic bags. The notice reads, as per a photo of it published in the Brooklyn Eagle [http://www.brooklyneagle.
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Photo by Donald LogginsWhile the neighborhood is gearing up for Halloween weekend, there are plenty of events to enjoy before the night of mischief and mayhem. Whether you’re looking for a futuristic art exhibit, a political philosophy debate or just a night of live music — this is your spot
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Halloween is a big deal in Ditmas Park, with memorable parades [/blog/photos/scenes-from-saturdays-halloween-parades/], some of the best trick or treating in Brooklyn, and incredible house decorations on every block from Cortelyou Road to Church Avenue. Here’s your ultimate guide for how to enjoy Halloween in the neighborhood. Have
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Friday, City Council Member Brad Lander announced a dedicated office annex for Bangla speakers in Kensington, staffed by community liaison Rubina “Ruby” Abdul — the first Bangla-speaking staff member at Lander’s office. Starting on Tuesday, October 25, the office will be open to community members every Tuesday and Wednesday from
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Pizza art spotted on Cortelyou Road. (Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)This week in Ditmas Park, neighbors got ready for the Cortelyou Library book sale [/blog/events/donate-used-books-cortelyou-library-book-sale/], the CEC voted ‘yes’ on rezoning District 22 elementary schools [/blog/events/cec-plans-vote-tonight-rezone-district-22-elementary-schools/], a local playwright performed her neighborhood-centered show [/blog/art-music/
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The insta-viral meme was created by Amanda Duarte and Jessica BennettIt’s a great time to catch up on what’s happening outside our neighborhood with the week’s highlights from our sister sites. Despite widespread belief of helplessness, there are resources for victims of domestic violence. [http://www.sheepsheadbites.