This Week In Ditmas Park

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Here’s a recap of what happened last week:

• Cinco de Mayo is not closing!

• Another troubling incident happened at Newkirk Plaza.

• A candidate running for Assemblywoman Rhoda Jacobs’ seat was kicked off the ballot.

• Businesses need to change their hiring practices, area leaders are saying.

• Meet Malani – the incredible force behind Coney Island Avenue’s House of Fashion.

• Police are conducting a crackdown on bicyclists and drivers.

• A turn-of-the-century home will be torn down to make way for a seven-story development.

• Looking for a job? We rounded up some available gigs in our neighborhood.

• All that greenery on Cortelyou got our ‘hood some well-deserved recognition.

• Who wants a better Church Avenue subway stop? We do!

• Some schools are struggling in the wake of a rush to implement special education reforms, according to a new report.

• Better stock up on goodies from John’s today – the bakery will close for vacation from tomorrow, August 18, through August 31.

Photo via kerestesy.