This Week In Ditmas Park

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Here’s a recap of what happened in our neighborhood last week:

• Neighbor Raphael Kurton was fatally shot at Newkirk Avenue & E. 17th Street.

• Police said they know who shot Kurton and are trying to track him down.

• After Kurton’s death, community leaders called for peace [we’ll have full coverage of that Monday].

• A campaign launched to help our neighbors whose 2-year-old daughter died in a tragic accident.

• Cops released wanted posters for the Newkirk Avenue arson & Church Avenue armed robbery.

• More police are being assigned to the Parade Ground and Flatbush Avenue.

• Pols are pushing to restore Ocean Parkway’s speed limit to 30 mph.

• Brisket and drinks at Bluebird Food & Spirits? Definitely worth the trip.

• Ditmas Park, meet Ditmas Snark.

• Time to shop for bargains at Ditmas Park West’s annual lawn sale next week!

• Councilman Eugene vowed to work with neighbors & DEP to address flooding in our area.

• Prospect Park Alliance President Sue Donoghue on cars & more in our big backyard.