This Week In Ditmas Park
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Here’s a recap of what happened in our neighborhood last week:
• The Dunkin’ Donuts in Newkirk Plaza was robbed Friday.
• A house on Avenue H, near E. 15th Street, was destroyed by a fire.
• A former 70th Precinct auxiliary officer was charged with hacking into NYPD and FBI databases.
• After a vicious beating at a Flatbush Avenue McDonald’s, community leaders are pushing for resources to stem the violence.
• 773 Lounge begins to rebuild!
• Bashi Channel, a new Cortelyou restaurant, will feature ramen, dumplings and more.
• Base fares for subway and bus rides jumped from $2.50 to $2.75 today.
• Speaking of that price jump – do you think it’s fair?
• Get discounts on wine, food, clothing and more in Cortelyou shops.
• It’s the last weekend to go ice skating in Prospect Park.
• After years of planning, the Windsor Terrace Food Co-op opened its doors at 825 Caton Avene.
• Want to see a whole lot of cuteness on Cortelyou? You can adopt kittens and cats today!
• Neighbor Clay McLeod Chapman just celebrated the world premiere of his movie, “The Boy.”
• Yeah, Sycamore! The drinks haven was just named one of Brooklyn’s best bars.
• Tell the Flatbush Development Corporation what you’d like to see on Cortelyou Road.
• Neighbor Auria Abraham shows us how to make much deliciousness.
• Is your child going to pre-k next year? Find out how, when and where to apply in our area.
• Q Gardens just signed their lease and will hold their first public cleanup this Saturday, March 28.