This Week In Ditmas Park

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

• A neighbor was killed on Flatbush Avenue, a toddler was shot on Rugby Road, and there was an armed robbery at E. 16h Street between Ditmas and Newkirk Avenues.

• A fire destroyed the Newkirk Avenue apartment of a father and his three young children.

• Help the NYPD find missing neighbor Jasmine Novembre.

• The overwhelming majority of us think the MTA’s fare hikes are unfair.

• Although, here’s something from the MTA’s fare increases that actually helps commuters.

• Neighbors celebrated the opening of the “Pastures and Pleasures” art exhibit at Purple Yam.

• Max’s Chicken & Seafood debuted at 967 Coney Island Avenue.

• Neighbors gathered at Bar Chord to raise money for Equality for Flatbush.

• An arts and crafts shop with a cafe and garden is coming to Church Avenue.

• A new food co-op opened on Caton Avenue, near Coney Island Avenue.

• Yum! Lots of fresh produce is coming our way — here’s how to get your hands on it this summer.

• Find a furry best friend at today’s cat and kitten adoption event on Cortelyou Road.

• Through Wednesday, April 1, enter to win free dinners, drinks and more in our neighborhood.

An Aziz Ansari project, “The Mysteries of Laura,” and “Limitless” filmed here.

• The Prospect Park carousel has reopened!