Education
PS 217 Unity rally, Monday, January 30. (Photo via Audrey Walen)This week, local parents are using the schoolyard to support for the scores of immigrant families at two Ditmas Park elementary schools, following a slew of executive orders this week banning refugees from entering the U.S [/demonstrators-gather-cadman-plaza-emergency-hearing-immigration-ban/]. P.
Neighbors
Info session with Assembly Member Bobby Carrol at Ditmas Civic meeting, January 26. (Photo by Nathan Thompson)In response to the Trump presidency, a growing number of Ditmas Park neighbors are mobilizing to keep immigrant neighbors safe — not only by protesting, but also by engaging with local government. Ditmas Civic
Events
Outside PS 217 on Monday morning. (Photo via Audrey Walen)In addition to scores of rallies in Manhattan, events dedicated to resisting Trump’s executive order barring refugees from entering the United States [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/01/29/nyregion/detainees-trump-travel-ban.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fnyregion&action=
Central Brooklyn
The 8th Annual Latke Festival takes place Monday night at the Brooklyn Museum. (Photo via ashday / instagram)Staying in town for the holiday week? Here’s a full list of truly unique local events including a new reading series in Ditmas Park, Solstice celebrations, and political unity discussions — in addition
Central Brooklyn
Justin Vernon as Bon Iver. (Photo via cherryyyll [https://www.instagram.com/p/BN685hFjPu3/?tagged=boniver] / instagram)Whether you’re looking to get crafty, attend a CB meeting, hear distillery secrets or live music — this is your spot for the best events in (and immediately around) Ditmas Park. If you
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Central Brooklyn
Screenshot courtesy NYC Department of Education. Read the full rezoning proposal here [http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/28FEC0C1-A79F-44C7-9685-728DFE1EC109/0/D22_Rezoning_Official_Presentation_vfinal.pdf] .[Update 9/28 at 12:45pm: The NYC Department of Education’s Office of District Planning released the full proposal online for the rezoning
Central Brooklyn
Draft from earlier in 2016. (Photo submitted by Kate Slevin)Tonight: Speak up for the Department of Education’s planned rezoning for neighboring elementary schools at P.S. 139, P.S. 134, P.S. 217, P.S. 245, P.S.152, P.S. 315, and the upcoming P.S. K338
Central Brooklyn
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
Arts & Culture
(Photo by Marie Holmer [http://makemusicny.org/gallery/photos/])June 21st is the longest day of the year, and New York City is celebrating with a full day of free outdoor concerts scattered around the neighborhood. From 10am to 10pm today, Make Music New York [http://makemusicny.org/about/overview/
Arts & Culture
(Students Angelina, Maria, Alexis, Melanie, and Jayson prepare for the spring recital. Teacher Judy Brandwein and Ahyaan)The first spring recital of P.S. 217’s Afro Latin Jazz Alliance’s Academy of Music (ALJAM) ended on a high note. But perhaps the most impressive part of that May 31
Announcements
A crowd of students, parents, school officials, and elected officials gathered at PS 217 last year. (Photo: Ditmas Park Corner)Have a fun night out, spend time with your neighbors, and help support our local public schools. Two area schools are throwing fundraising parties in the next few days, and
Announcements
Photo: Ditmas Park CornerMake Music New York [http://makemusicny.org] is a live, free musical celebration on June 21, the longest day of the year, with over 1,200 concerts on streets, sidewalks, and parks across the five boroughs. This year, PS 217 is going to host a stage for
Announcements
Arturo O’Farrill. (Photo: Arturo O’Farrill)Are you out and about this afternoon? Will you be voting at PS 217? Come see Arturo O’Farrill, winner of the 2016 Grammy Award for best Instrumental Composition, at PS 217 at 3:30 this afternoon. (PS 217 is located at 1100
Central Brooklyn
Photo by Ditmas Park CornerPS 217 Colonel David Marcus School [http://ps217brooklyn.org/], 1100 Newkirk Avenue, is opening it’s doors on and Tuesday, December 15 from 8:30-10:30am. These open houses are great for parents of incoming children. You can visit the beautiful historic building, build in the
Central Brooklyn
Photo by Ditmas Park CornerPS 217 Colonel David Marcus School [http://ps217brooklyn.org/], 1100 Newkirk Avenue, is opening it’s doors on and Tuesday, December 15 from 8:30-10:30am. These open houses are great for parents of incoming children. You can visit the beautiful historic building, build in the
church avenue yoga & bodywork center
Photo via Smith & 9th Ward [https://www.facebook.com/Smithand9thWard/photos_stream]Looking for something fun to do this weekend? There’s plenty of great music at Bar Chord, a Halloween fair in Prospect Park, Broadway Comes to Brooklyn with Sonny Fox, and more! If you have an upcoming