This Week In Ditmas Park

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Here’s a recap of the past week:

• We’re teaming up with CAMBA and generous neighbors to bring 500 turkeys to local families in need.

• President Obama paid a visit to Prospect Park.

• Former Congressman Major Owens passed away at age 77.

• The Highbury Pub opened on Cortelyou and Coney Island Avenue.

• Subway service is being restored to local northbound platforms on Monday.

• A man was shot on E 18th Street and Church Avenue.

• 7-Eleven opened on Beverley Road and Coney Island Avenue.

• Domino’s Pizza is coming to Cortelyou Road in February.

• Local designer Christine Alcalay was featured in Elle.

• We have a resident Red-tailed Hawk.

• 18 tax lots on Coney Island Avenue went on the market for $40 million.

• Sycamore is starting a new weekly food event…

• … 773 Lounge will soon begin hosting a weekly board game night…

• … and Bar Chord is starting a weekly music trivia night.