This Week In Ditmas Park
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Here’s a recap of what happened last week:
• So many famous people in the hood! This week, there was Steven Spielberg and Neil Diamond.
• We debated whether or not there’s too much filming happening in Ditmas Park.
• The medical examiner said a Midwood gym owner who was trying to protect his girlfriend from an attacker died from a police bullet.
• A parent is reminding neighbors to respect children with special needs.
• Police said if bicyclists don’t slow down in Prospect Park, they’ll bring out the radar gun.
• Legislators are calling for more affordable housing.
• Gap opened on Flatbush Avenue, just across from the Kings Theatre.
• We got a glimpse of what Cortelyou Road was like almost 100 years ago.
• Everyone can’t wait for Hunger Pang to open.
• Get in the Halloween spirit by watching the 1925 horror film version of “The Phantom of the Opera” at Our Lady of Refgue.
• Cortelyou Library will hold its annual book sale on October 18.
• Neighbors were outraged to learn that they’ll likely be without cooking gas for at least another month.
• And, finally, Tater-Tot needs a home!
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Photo via justinscott.