This Week In Ditmas Park

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Here’s a recap of what happened in our neighborhood last week:

• A pedestrian died after being hit by a bus on Coney Island Avenue.

• Local leaders welcome a new task force to protect neighbors from landlord harassment, but said more still needs to be done.

• Could a dog run become a reality at the Parade Grounds?

• How affordable is it to live in Ditmas Park?

• A car burst into flames on Stratford Road.

• The head of the Flatbush Development Corporation’s car was broken into on Newkirk Avenue.

•  You know all that flooding in our neighborhood? You should tell the city about it – and soon.

• The Lunar New Year parade in Sunset Park is today!

• Want drink discounts at Cortelyou restaurants and bars? Of course you do.

• The Germans? They totally love us.

• So, that black goop that’s on our subway ceilings? Uh…what is that?

• Learn about the food co-op that’s going to open on Caton Avenue at a meeting this Tuesday.

• The new brunch at Hunger Pang? Definite yum!

• Looking for a job? A bunch of places in our neighborhood are hiring.

• New faces are at the Cortelyou greenmarket today.