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?

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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.