This Week in Ditmas Park

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Here’s a recap of the past week:

• The old Vox Pop space is finally going to see life again as a new restaurant.

• This has been a great year for hawk watching (less great if you’re a parrot).

• Tips on ATMs and their fees along Cortelyou Road.

• A big NYPD send-off for neighbor Chief Esposito, who retired this week.

• We got to know neighbor and new Cortelyou Greenmarket manager Tali Biale.

• Locally-based NYCTrust is making records as well as spinning them.

• There’s a retail space for rent on CIA at Turner Place.

• We’ve got the best block for having sex in Brooklyn…woo?

• The host of Sycamore Stories share the best tales she’s heard, and invites you to read.

• There’s a cool old sign hiding under an awning on Cortelyou.

• Liam Neeson’s movie is filming here for the fourth straight week.

• The PS 139 Chess Ninjas get support from local businesses.

• A former auto repair shop on Coney Island Ave will become a shopping center.

• The omelete at The Farm is a good deal for lunch.

• Buy this building to have the shortest walk to Wheated when it opens.

• Any of you pick up tickets to GoogaMooga already?

• If you’re up early enough to see the sunrise, share a part of your day with the neighborhood!