This Week In Ditmas Park
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Here’s a recap of what happened last week:
- We learned about Equality for Flatbush’s Imani Henry’s documentary on gentrification and the need for education.
- Jon Kest was remembered as a tireless champion for the city’s low-wage workers.
- The Flatbush Tenant Coalition got us talking about affordable housing – and the lack thereof here.
- An Australian investor pulled out of Ditmas Park after the company couldn’t buy the 20 houses it wanted in the neighborhood.
- We gave input on the city’s policy moving Section 8 residents into smaller housing.
- What should go at 1410 Cortelyou now that a wine store isn’t moving in?
- Funds collected from traffic fines have actually decreased, despite an expansion of the city’s camera enforcement program.
- World-renowned musicians are coming to Our Lady of Refuge.
- CAMBA received a major grant for their after school program from Governor Cuomo’s office.
- We got some tiny, adorable new neighbors!
- Neighbor and musician Marika Hughes tells us about finding a home in Ditmas Park after her brother’s death.
Photo via ericagannett.