This Week in Ditmas Park

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Here’s a recap of the past week:

• Everyone is very excited about the Kings Theatre restoration, which starts now!

• We’re getting another traffic light, this one at Ditmas/Westminster.

• A new cafe will be opening soon on Foster Avenue.

• Police are asking for the public’s help in locating missing teen Yasmin Molina.

• Why this Cortelyou Road storefront remains empty.

• A local teen was arrested after making more than 400 fake calls to 911.

• A car – and the $30k Torah inside – were stolen and recovered on the same day.

• The City Council is working on a campaign finance bill.

• Tips on keeping your poinsettia alive until next Christmas.

• What is “middle class” in Ditmas Park?

• Learn more about local schools before you submit kindergarten applications.

• Kombucha flies off the shelves when it’s on sale in the neighborhood.

• The most popular dog names in DP, and who’s complaining about their poop.

• Church Ave got spiffy new trash cans.

• One neighbor’s memories about growing up in Ditmas Park.

• What happens when muni-meters don’t work?

• Someone hung several stuffed animals from trees in Prospect Park.

• Finally, we might actually see some changes to improve safety on CIA.

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