Lifestyle
Photo: Ditmas Park CornerThe legal right to as many as 660 single family and small residential buildings in our area may be sold at the City’s tax lien sale tomorrow, May 12th. The Center for New York City Neighborhoods (CNYCN) reported [http://cnycn.org/NYC-tax-lien-sale/] that — as of May
Central Brooklyn
Photo: Ditmas Park CornerThe legal right to as many as 660 single family and small residential buildings in our area may be sold at the City’s tax lien sale tomorrow, May 12th. The Center for New York City Neighborhoods (CNYCN) reported [http://cnycn.org/NYC-tax-lien-sale/] that — as of May
Animals
From Dr. Yomtovian, Veterinarian & Animal Behaviorist Meet Britton and Benson (featured in the cute video above). I adopted Britton from a shelter in Virginia ten years ago. She is the love of my life. At first she was a very shy and anxious pup: she cowered in the corner
Central Brooklyn
The Farm on Adderley via The Farm on AdderleyThe architect who has created the interiors of several well known businesses on Cortelyou Road was written up in an interesting article in Brownstoner [http://www.brownstoner.com/interiors-renovation/ditmas-park-brooklyn-house-renovation-ole-sondresen/] last week. Ole Sondresen, who has designed the interiors of Sycamore, the
Announcements
Photo: Ditmas Park CornerNew York City’s housing crisis is being felt by renters across Brooklyn. In response, Borough President Eric Adams will convene a free “Tenants: Know Your Rights” workshop on Thursday, March 24th from 6 to 8pm at Grace Reform Church in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens. (The church is located
Announcements
REWARDING EDUCATION Parents, what if you could stop the battles over homework? Chores? Practicing for that recital? A newly launched mobile app (for iOS users only currently), Gradestar, is here to help you do just that. It is a free app that rewards academic and extracurricular achievement, and gives parents
Announcements
Photo by Ditmas Park CornerFree legal counseling is available to area homeowners who are in danger of losing their homes or have encountered changes in their financial circumstances. Councilmember David Greenfield [http://council.nyc.gov/d44/html/members/home.shtml] is partnering with Brooklyn Housing and Family Services [http://brooklynhousing.
Central Brooklyn
Demonstration for housing reform organized by the Flatbush Tenant Coalition. (Photo: Ditmas Park Corner)As rents continue to rise, so too does crowding in apartments. A recent analysis by StreetEasy [http://streeteasy.com/blog/doubled-up-crowding-in-nyc/] found that rates of overcrowding — defined as more than one person per room, including living
City Kid Corner
Pinterest is full of fancy DIY valentines. I dream big and pin them – thinking the day may come when I have time to live out all of my crafty fantasies. Then work, school, and general life take hold. In the blink of an eye, it’s the week before Valentine’
Central Brooklyn
Governor Andrew Cuomo at his 2016 State of the State speech. (Photo: PROgovernorandrewcuomo [https://www.flickr.com/photos/governorandrewcuomo/23994415209/] / Flickr) Governor Andrew Cuomo rolled out a five-year, $20 billion housing plan during his State of the State speech [https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-outlines-2016-agenda-signature-proposals-ensuring-new-york-and-will-continue-be] on Wednesday that promised
City Kid Corner
Since temperatures dropped around the city, the “when is it going to snow” question has been a big topic of conversation in our house. If your kids are as snow crazed as mine, you might need a few winter projects to hold them off until Mother Nature decides to blanket
City Kid Corner
Transitioning back to the everyday grind after the holidays can be difficult for kids and grownups alike, but this process can be especially tough for children with sensory processing, autism spectrum, ADHD, and other developmental disorders that thrive on routine. When things get a bit chaotic, one of our favorite