This Week in Ditmas Park

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Here’s a recap of the past week:

• Parents have mixed feelings on SOAR and mini-schools being eliminated from PS 139.

• The Valentine’s City of New York Guide gave us a look at 1920s Flatbush.

• Shovel your snow (multiple times a day) or face fines, Brooklynites!

• What to do with the mute swans at Prospect Park (and the rest of NY)?

• Are local home prices falling–or rising out of control?

• Fx drama The Americans is on its way back to Ditmas Park.

• We tried some delicious chicken, ribs, and more from Manna’s Soul Food on Flatbush.

• Updates on shootings, an added impact zone, and more from this month’s 70th Precinct Community Council meeting.

• Local fitness standby Namaste Yoga is up for sale.

• Urban Martial Arts is offering a New Year’s special for curious potential kick boxers.