Arts & Culture
Photo courtesy Bazodee the movieDitmas Park-based Caribbean couple Claire Ince and Ancil McKain named their first feature film, Bazodee [http://bazodeethemovie.com], after a Trinidadian slang word for a state of confusion and love. “We set out to tell a different story,” said Claire, Bazodee’s screenwriter. “A lot of
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East 19th Street. (Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)Staying home for the August vacation exodus? Celebrate the late summer with 10 local events for everyone — whether you’re looking to tour Prospect Park’s bat population or historic architecture at the Kings Theater, discover local artists or catch some stars
Animals
A young gent enjoying his new friend. (Photo by Donny Levit / Park Slope Stoop) The rain from the sky held up — but it was still raining cats and dogs. About 150 dogs and cats were on hand [http://parkslopestoop.com/blog/animals/heres-your-best-in-show-adoptapalooza-coming-to-prospect-park-this-weekend/] for a bit of meet-and-greet as Adoptapalooza
Central Brooklyn
Photo by: flickr/PeteThis week in Ditmas Park, we found a century’s worth of NYC photos, [/blog/history/browse-century-flatbush-history-interactive-photo-map/] got jealous of people adopting cute pets in Prospect Park [/blog/animals/heres-best-show-adoptapalooza-coming-prospect-park-weekend/], ate a delicious salad lunch in Kensington [/blog/food/bite-day-surprisingly-satisfying-salad-bar-lunch/], and spoke with a local Berniecrat running
Central Brooklyn
(Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)The week has ended — but the news cycle never stops. We’ve put together highlights from our our sister sites, so it’s a great time to catch up on what’s happening outside our neighborhood. 72nd Precinct & Community Unite For Sunset Park’s
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Flatbush Avenue at Snyder Avenue, 1932.Just a glimpse of the past can lift us out of our own tiny universes and plunk us right into another century, while never leaving our own street corner. At the end of a busy week, we had a lot of fun sifting through
Central Brooklyn
(Courtesy Zillow/Simcha Smith [http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_rent/Kings-County-NY/house,condo,apartment_duplex,mobile,townhouse_type/2097614138_zpid/581_rid/7_days/featured_sort/40.654043,-73.944834,40.632649,-73.979424_rect/14_zm/] )Do you want a new life? A great adventure? Then prepare to
Arts & Culture
(Photo courtesy Morgan Heritage)The weekend is finally here, and we’d like to help you have a great one blocks from your home. Whether you’re looking to Jam at the Junction, adopt an adorable puppy, or dress up like Darth Vader — this is your spot for the hottest
Central Brooklyn
Photo via NYPDCops are searching for a Kensington man who has been missing for at two days.Mykola Ryzhenko, 68, was last seen at 1am on Wednesday, August 3, at his residence at 715 East 2nd Street, say cops.He is 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds, with
Animals
Photo courtesy Sean Casey Animal RescueLooking for a new companion? Dulce is a real catch. Sean Casey says: > Dulce is still here! We don’t even understand how this lovebug has not been scooped up yet. She has great manners and loves to give kisses. She is seriously the
Animals
Jack is a 1-year-old, 35-pound bundle of love. Incredibly sweet natured, he does great with all people and dogs. (Courtesy of Facebook)Are you looking to save a precious little life, and get your face painted? Look no further than the second annual Adoptapalooza [http://www.animalalliancenyc.org/events/featured/
Central Brooklyn
Photo via Justin McGregorThe NYPD is investigating a shooting outside of P.S. 6 last night, August, which left a 38-year-old man dead from bullets to the back of his head; a death that cops believe was retribution for a stolen baseball cap. The victim, Gerald Cummings, was standing with