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Jan
31
“We All Belong” Parents Stage Immigrant Support Rallies At Ditmas Park Schools

“We All Belong” Parents Stage Immigrant Support Rallies At Ditmas Park Schools

PS 217 Unity rally, Monday, January 30. (Photo via Audrey Walen)This week, local parents are using the schoolyard to
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Jan
31
Ditmas Park Neighbors Band Together To Take Civic Action

Ditmas Park Neighbors Band Together To Take Civic Action

Info session with Assembly Member Bobby Carrol at Ditmas Civic meeting, January 26. (Photo by Nathan Thompson)In response to
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Jan
30
Protests, Forums, Trainings & More Resistance Events In Brooklyn

Protests, Forums, Trainings & More Resistance Events In Brooklyn

Outside PS 217 on Monday morning. (Photo via Audrey Walen)In addition to scores of rallies in Manhattan, events dedicated
2 min read
Dec
19

Your Ultimate Event Guide: Latke Fest, Ditmas Lit, Solstice Parties & More

The 8th Annual Latke Festival takes place Monday night at the Brooklyn Museum. (Photo via ashday / instagram)Staying in town
5 min read
Dec
12

Bon Iver, Dead Distillers, Drop The Mic & More Events This Week In Ditmas Park

Justin Vernon as Bon Iver. (Photo via cherryyyll [https://www.instagram.com/p/BN685hFjPu3/?tagged=boniver] / instagram)Whether you’re
2 min read
Sep
27
[Updated] Parents Frustrated By Bureaucracy At District 22 Rezoning Meeting Last Night

[Updated] Parents Frustrated By Bureaucracy At District 22 Rezoning Meeting Last Night

Screenshot courtesy NYC Department of Education. Read the full rezoning proposal here [http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/28FEC0C1-A79F-44C7-9685-728DFE1EC109/0/
7 min read
Sep
26
Tonight: Attend A DOE School Rezoning Meeting At PS 217

Tonight: Attend A DOE School Rezoning Meeting At PS 217

Draft from earlier in 2016. (Photo submitted by Kate Slevin)Tonight: Speak up for the Department of Education’s planned
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Sep
26
School Rezoning Meeting, Live Music, Make It In Brooklyn & More This Week

School Rezoning Meeting, Live Music, Make It In Brooklyn & More This Week

PS 217’s sign welcomes neighbors with many of the languages spoken by the school’s students. (Photo via Ditmas
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Jun
21
Today: Celebrate Summer With Free Outdoor Concerts In Ditmas Park

Today: Celebrate Summer With Free Outdoor Concerts In Ditmas Park

(Photo by Marie Holmer [http://makemusicny.org/gallery/photos/])June 21st is the longest day of the year, and New
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Jun
08
The Music Program That Makes PS 217 Students Swing

The Music Program That Makes PS 217 Students Swing

(Students Angelina, Maria, Alexis, Melanie, and Jayson prepare for the spring recital. Teacher Judy Brandwein and Ahyaan)The first spring
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