This Week In Ditmas Park
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Here is what happened in our neighborhood last week:
• There was an armed robbery at Mimi’s Hummus Friday night, when the gunman fled on foot after reportedly stealing $100 in cash.
• A suspect was arrested in the home invasion at 379 Rugby Road, but the police are still looking for two others.
• Police are asking the public to help them find suspects who pistol whipped and robbed a teen in his apartment.
• After six weeks of no cooking gas in their building, tenants are pushing for change.
• A new Midwood community center that aims to bridge cultures and provide free space for art groups celebrated its grand opening.
• StoryCorps’ Dave Isay spoke to us about the importance of listening to the everyman and what he loves about Ditmas Park.
• Q Gardens has gotten the go-ahead from the MTA for their community garden – and you can learn more about it this Monday.
• Picket Fence will soon be closing – reopening as an Indian restaurant.
• We got to explore Midwood in the best way ever – by eating.
• And we also got to eat our way up and own Cortelyou.
• We’ll have to say goodbye to Atlas Meat Market – but you’ll still be able to visit it in Gravesend.
• We can’t wait for this Friday’s Halloween parades in Prospect Park South and West Midwood.
• Are you a musician? PS 139 is looking for your help!
• What do you remember about the Kings Theatre? You should share that!
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