This Week In Ditmas Park

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

• A 57-year-old bicyclist was struck by a truck and killed on Church Avenue.

• Neighbors mourned the death of Younoussa Diallo, who was found dead in his car on Rugby Road.

• A man who opened fire outside of a Church Avenue nightclub was sentenced to 35 years in prison.

• A woman was robbed at knifepoint at Foster Avenue and E. 18th Street.

• Are you a woman? You’re apparently not welcome to work at Cortelyou Road’s Dunkin’ Donuts.

• Actress Michelle Williams buys a home in Prospect Park South.

• Construction begins at the John’s Bakery space on Cortelyou.

• Show off your strawberry shortcake eating skills today at the Cortelyou Greenmarket!

• Cold Press’d opens and is now serving up freshly squeezed juices.

• Neighbors Shelley and Robert Cherry on their green oasis, our changing neighborhood & more.

• Kettle & Thread, a craft shop & café, celebrated its opening on Church Avenue.

• Grace the cat needs a good home.

• Neighbors are not pleased with the dog poop left around the community.

• Meet your avian neighbors!