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Question of the Week

A collection of 10 issues

Question Of The Week: Computer Repair?

We live in a time when our stuff doesn’t last too long, and many of us don’t think twice about replacing an electronic device with a new one when something goes wrong with the old (which is understandable sometimes, given how frustrating these things can be). But what

Question Of The Week: A Decent Local Haircut?

We’ve only heard rave reviews of the long-running local barbershops, but do any ladies have a preferred place to lose a few inches? Neighbor Anne says: > Where can one get a good haircut in the general vicinity? Up until now I have been suckered into paying what is

Question Of The Week: Who's The Best Local Tailor?

A stylish neighbor writes: > I have a coat I’d like to have shortened and relined, and a pair of pants that could stand hemming, too. I’d prefer to keep my business in the neighborhood if I possibly can, but not at the expense of a butcher job.

Question Of The Week: Local Help For Substance Abuse?

One neighbor, concerned about a friend, contacted us this week about substance abuse counseling and treatment programs in the area. We were able to find some support groups and local therapists who specialize in addiction and recovery, but other resources proved harder to find. Can anyone recommend a counselor or

Wheelchair-Accessible Places To Stay Near Ditmas Park?

A neighbor expecting a baby this fall would like for family to visit, but she feels none of the local B&Bs quite fit the bill as one relative cannot climb stairs. We’ve found a few wheelchair accessible accommodations not too far north in Brooklyn, listed below. * Park

Searching For A Unique Rehearsal Dinner Space

Neighbor Jennifer wants to keep her wedding rehearsal dinner local, but needs a little more space–and access to the kitchen. She writes: > My fiance and I are getting married in late September. We’re looking forward to having a big family dinner for our rehearsal dinner the night

Question of the Week: Know a Curtain Maker?

Can you recommend a curtain maker? Neighbor Gail asks [https://www.facebook.com/DitmasParkCorner/posts/518658844842830]: > Anyone know of anyone in the nabe who makes curtains? (We have the fabric but no sewing skills.) We know where you might get supplies (Fabric Save-A-Thon [http://www.yelp.com/biz/fabrics-save-a-thon-brooklyn-4]

How Long Is Your Commute?

Travelling over the past couple of days has been described in nightmarish terms. The BQE is crawling at some points, and Coney Island Avenue is packed to the brim, especially near working gas stations. Here’s the information we have on commuting via mass transit and car [/blog/transportation/how-to-get-around-in-brooklyn]

Question of the Week: Receiving Packages

> Do you know (or could you ask the blogosphere) where in the ‘hood there is a store/mail place/other option to receive packages? I am stuck in my apartment, having taking my umpteenth day off to receive a UPS package which they won’t deliver on Saturday. Grrr!

Answer Bag

Has nobody gotten someone reliable to install an air conditioning system [/blog/home/air-conditioning-advice] or window unit? Have you never had a friend or relative visit with their dog and they needed a place to stay [/blog/animals/question-of-the-week-visitors-with-dogs]? I bet there are a few of your out there, and