![Free Ditmas Weekday Events Spotlight: June 27–30 [Updated]](/content/images/size/w600/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/yoga-in-prospect-park.png)
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(Photo via prospect_park / instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/BGIB9pCL1ZS/?taken-by=prospect_park])Welcome to the week, whether you’re looking to see up-and-coming comedians, join a book club, or wind down with some park yoga — this is your spot for the hottest weekly events in (and immediately around)
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(Photo by Jole Carliner)Do you yearn for a lush window-sill herb garden, but lack a green thumb? Now you can boost your plant fertility skills at Dome Playground’s free gardening workshop this Wednesday, June 29, at 3:30pm — just in time for summer growing season Dome Playground’s
![Drunk Off-Duty Cop Slams Parked Cars Near Brooklyn College [Updated]](/content/images/size/w600/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Brooklyn-college.png)
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Brooklyn College (screenshot via Google Maps)An off-duty 70th precinct detective was arrested early this morning, after crashing into several parked cars near Brooklyn College, according to police reports. NYPD Detective Jermaine Clarke, 38, was driving a Honda southbound on Glenwood Road when he crashed into several parked cars at
![Woman Escapes Attempted Rape On 16th Street; Cops Release Footage [VIDEO]](/content/images/size/w600/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Screen-Shot-2016-06-27-at-9.45.45-AM.png)
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http://parkslopestoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/RMA-1830-16-72-PCT-ATT-RAPE-FINAL-EDIT-1.mp4 Please note the footage includes graphic content. (Video via NYPD) A 34-year-old woman escaped from an attempted rape early Sunday morning in front of 586 16th Street (between Prospect Park Southwest and 11th Avenue), according to the NYPD. The incident took
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Manchego on Cortelyou (Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)This week in Ditmas Park, 3 high ranking NYPD officers & businessman were arrested on two separate bribery schemes [/blog/crime/3-high-ranking-nypd-officers-businessman-arrested-two-separate-bribery-schemes/] , we celebrated outdoor concerts on the summer solstice [/blog/crime/3-high-ranking-nypd-officers-businessman-arrested-two-separate-bribery-schemes/] , city council proposed a bill to combat illegal home
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Photo by Ditmas Park CornerAfter 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 most ragey, tasty and viral stories from our sister sites this week. Build it Back suspended its construction
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(Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)Manchego [/business-overview/manchego-brooklyn-ny-11226/6608bccf-7420-4973-a45c-cd229e1d49ca/] , a Spanish-style wine and tapas bar is open in Ditmas Park and ready for a weekend tasting. Located in the bright red storefront at 1502 Cortelyou Road, between Marlborough Road and East 16th Street, Manchego shares a building, owner, and cook
Animals
Screenshot via Sean Casey Animal Rescue [https://www.facebook.com/SeanCaseyAnimalRescue/photos/a.378832716482.159179.17669251482/10153767765686483/?type=3&theater] Looking for a new companion? Will is an itty bitty pocket pittie in need of a home! > Sean Casey says [https://www.facebook.com/SeanCaseyAnimalRescue/photos/a.378832716482.
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(Photo via middev / instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/BGgtxyOEZHK/?taken-by=middev])The weekend is finally here, and we’d like to help you have a great one blocks from your home. Whether you’re looking for a latin music party, a mardi gras themed street fair, a night out
News
An Ideal opportunity. (Courtesy Christopher Forbes of Ideal Properties Group)Do you already live in Ditmas Park? You can still opt to remain [http://www.strongerin.co.uk/]. Looking to move here? We want you! [http://www.vox.com/2016/6/24/12024602/sadiq-khan-london-brexit-immigrants] 316 East 9th Street [https://ipg.
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An Ideal opportunity. (Courtesy Christopher Forbes of Ideal Properties Group)Do you already live in Ditmas Park? You can still opt to remain [http://www.strongerin.co.uk/]. Looking to move here? We want you! [http://www.vox.com/2016/6/24/12024602/sadiq-khan-london-brexit-immigrants] 316 East 9th Street [https://ipg.
Business
(Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)It almost seemed like it wasn’t going to happen, but new Kensington watering hole Hinterlands [https://twitter.com/HinterlandsBar] had its official opening last night. Hinterlands, located on Church Avenue between East 7th and 8th Streets, is yet another addition to the changing block