This Week In Ditmas Park

This week in Ditmas Park, progressive reform candidate Robert Carroll, who is vying for a Democratic State Committee post, was endorsed by Council Member Brad Lander; neighborhood favorite George’s won a Community Business Award; and 10 Westminster Road — with 21 apartments — is on the market for $9.25 million.

Here’s a recap of what’s been happening this week:

• A Brooklyn-born lawyer is paying it forward by launching a scholarship fund to benefit one hard working college student each year.
• The NYPD is trying to locate a man wanted for groping a woman at the Church Avenue B/Q station in April.
• More farm-share options for residents who want to enjoy locally grown produce this summer.
• Sentencing In two major East Flatbush criminal cases, including a fatal 1991 shooting.
• Two great volunteer opportunities for residents who want to help out in our community.
• After several burglaries where robbers entered apartments through unlocked fire escape windows, the 70th Precinct has issued an “NYPD Burglary Alert.”
• We explored the tastes of Guyana at Flatbush Avenue’s Island Express.
• Local Council Member Mathieu Eugene, along with youth and teachers, called on the Mayor and City Council to restore funding for 31,000 summer program slots cut citywide this year.
• Ditmas Park, Kensington and Greater Flatbush are playing a starring role in a number of films, and local residents are making their own movie productions.
• New Church Avenue wine and spirits shop, The Gilded Grape, had its Grand Opening.
• Venezuelan eatery, the Guacamaya Cafe, will be opening soon on Cortelyou Road.
• A ribbon cutting at Kensington’s Dome Playground inaugurated its expanded children’s play area, open lawn with new drainage, and new plantings and lighting.