This Week In Ditmas Park

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Here’s a recap of the past week:

• The President of the PS 139 Parents Association allegedly stole upwards of $25,000 from the association’s bank account.

• A group of neighbors and a marketing company make waves in The New York Times.

• Neighbors Frank Hechenberger, Kathy Libraty, and Elisa Lovelie (and their super cool house!) were featured in Brooklyn Magazine.

• In more positive PS 139 news, the girls from the Chess Ninjas are hoping to go to nationals in Chicago this year–and you can help them get there.

• You won’t believe what the intersection of Ocean and Caton Avenues used to look like.

• Officer Kim Walker is made Detective, we have a dramatic drop in shootings, and more in a recap of the February 70th Precinct Community Council meeting.

• It’s that time of year again! Here’s how to celebrate Purim nearby.

• The Cortelyou Library Friends are looking for Spring reading volunteers. Lend them an hour!

Photo by Melissa Miles