This Week In Ditmas Park
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Here’s a recap of what happened in our neighborhood last week:
- After neighbor Raphael Kurton was killed, our neighbors gathered to call for peace.
- Police released a photo of the suspect in the fatal shooting of Raphael Kurton.
- A 15-year-old boy was hospitalized after a shooting on Nostrand Avenue.
- Raw meat with needles stuck in it was found on a Cortelyou Road sidewalk (caution: graphic image).
- Neighbors were outraged after the city DOT knocked down two historical stanchions.
- Councilman Jumaane Williams, Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte & others were arrested at a rent rally in Albany.
- NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray came to Flatbush to push for stronger rent laws.
- Want to help neighbors fight for stronger rent laws? Attend this rally on Tuesday.
- Cynthia King Dance Studio makes a new home for itself in Flatbush.
- Neighbor & artist Juan Carlos Pinto started a new gorgeous mosaic at Q Gardens.
- Help support the Flatbush Community Garden at a huge tage sale fundraiser today.
- A new law could mean a lot less flooding in our neighborhood.
- Thanks to all our neighbors who helped clean up our community last weekend!
- Neighbor Michael Oien on his debut jazz album, wandering the streets of Ditmas Park & more.
- Kings Theatre was honored for its historic preservation with a Brooklyn Building Award.
- Following problems with garbage in the area, the city placed new trash cans on Cortelyou.