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Photo via hookedonnightlife [https://www.instagram.com/p/BKv4Pj5DFeO/?hl=en] /instagramFor those who need a beer and a crowd of lively commentators to survive the Presidential debates of 2016, there are some great options in Ditmas Park, Kensington and PLG. For the first debate, Democratic Candidate Secretary Hillary Clinton
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PS 217’s sign welcomes neighbors with many of the languages spoken by the school’s students. (Photo via Ditmas Park Corner)Whether you’re looking to get involved in local school re-zoning, police and participatory budgeting, or just kick back for a night of live music — this is your
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Photo by Donny Levit / Park Slope StoopWhen the Oxford University Dictionary [http://www.oed.com/] (O.E.D.) published their ‘F’ and ‘G’ words [http://public.oed.com/history-of-the-oed/] in 1900, they most likely never expected a favorite Brooklyn colloquialism to join the esteemed ranks. But a lot has changed
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Photo: Ditmas Park CornerThis week in Ditmas Park, three local public high schools made it to the NY Post’s citywide Top 40 list [/blog/news/three-local-public-high-schools-make-ny-posts-top-40-list/], a loaded gun was found in front of a Prospect Park South home [/blog/crime/loaded-gun-found-front-prospect-park-south-home-monday-morning/], and several area zip codes were sprayed
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Photo of Brooklyn College by Annandboni via InstagramAfter a busy week, here’s a chance to catch up on some of the news happening outside of our neighborhood! We’ve pulled together some of the more interesting recent stories from our sister sites. Stolen Art Slope sculpture ‘hovering’ over Prospect
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The Southward, err, September Equinox [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_equinox]has come and passed, and that means it’s time for fall! How do you mark the new season? We think it’s the perfect time to find a a swank new pad, and there is no better
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Enjoying the Flatbush Frolic last year. (Photo by Alex K.)This is definitely a weekend to be outside — the weather is supposed to be outstanding. There’s a lot happening in our immediate area and don’t forget that this is the last weekend for Arts Slope [http://parkslopestoop.com/
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Thick smoke at the March 23rd fire which destroyed 474 Stratford Road. (Photo: Ditmas Park CornerWe’re continuing to follow the story of a fire this Spring that tore through a turn-of-the-century house on Stratford Road. The two-alarm fire that destroyed 474 Stratford Road [/blog/crime/turn-of-century-house-consumed-by-flames-on-stratford-road/], located between Dorchester
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986 Rogers Avenue, looking north toward Tilden Avenue. (Photo: Google Maps)More housing is planned for Flatbush — this time for a site on Rogers Avenue. As first reported by NY Yimby, an application was filed yesterday [http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/JobsQueryByNumberServlet?requestid=2&passjobnumber=321388949&passdocnumber=01]
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Get to your neighborhood green market and grab all the squash you can find to make this easy, flavorful sauté. Quick! Before pumpkins start taking over the stalls. Photo by Christine, Mid-life Croissant Food BlogI have nothing against pumpkin. In fact, I’m excited to dive deep into fresh pumpkin
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Photo via Sean Casey Animal Rescue [https://www.facebook.com/SeanCaseyAnimalRescue/photos/a.378832716482.159179.17669251482/10153997635246483/?type=3&theater] Looking for a new companion? Jigsaw has the spirit of a puppy. Sean Casey says: > 10-year-old Jigsaw is the cutest minpin. He may be older but he has
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Assemblymember James Brennan (Photo via Assemblymember Brennan’s office). Assemblymember James Brennan will speak tonight at the first Fall community meeting of the Albemarle Neighborhood Association. The meeting is open to the public. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is also scheduled to be at the meeting, which will be tonight