This Week In Ditmas Park

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Here’s a recap of the past week:

• Local fast food workers were on strike for better wages and the right to unionize.

• Have you eaten at The Dogwood yet?

• A seven-story hotel is being built across the street from the Kings Theatre.

• Crimes of fashion, a kindle swindler, and more from our police blotter.

• We’re still looking at this great map of Brooklyn building ages.

• An NYPD watchtower sprung up on Church Avenue.

• Edelstein & Sons Roofers: Over 70 years with the same phone number.

• Anyone seen this stolen bag?

• Neighbor Matthue Roth talks about his new book, My First Kafka.

• A new sewer this week for Dorchester Road.

• Some candidates are using unexpected strategies to engage area voters.

• One candidate, Scott Stringer, stuck to the tried-and-true by chatting up commuters.

• A neighbor’s car and bike were stolen, and they’re looking for leads.

• The Sugarcane Island founder shares some cocktail recipes.

• Bloomie’s going to be at the Parade Ground this week!

• Keeping up with Our Lady of Refuge’s pipe organ.

• Mmmm, gelato.

• Hey pretty lady, did you get the missing piece to your table?