This Week In Ditmas Park

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

• Diana Ross is about to be in our neighborhood! The Motown legend will be performing the inaugural show at Kings Theatre.

• And, speaking of the Kings Theatre, its $93.9 million renovation project landed it a state historic preservation award.

• With beers and cheers, neighbors supported the Flatbush Tenant Coalition’s fight for affordable housing in our area.

• Save the date! 773 Lounge’s fundraiser to help it rebuild after last month’s devastating fire will be Saturday, January 24.

• The Church Avenue BID discussed how they’ve been supporting local businesses at their annual meeting.

• A former PS 249 teacher was indicted for allegedly sexually abusing nine elementary school students.

• A nor’easter hit us – which meant flooding, flooding and more flooding in Ditmas Park.

• Met Foods expanded and has now become Cortelyou Market by Key Food.

• Hunger Pang was named one of the hottest restaurants in Brooklyn!

• Want to save a lot of money shopping at local businesses? Or maybe you just want free hot cider? Then go here on Tuesday.

• Newkirk Plaza’s Dunkin’ Donuts’ gate has been down for days, but it’s not closing – it’s being renovated.

• Snow! Our first snow!

• Police gave neighborhood children presents from Toys for Tots at the monthly 70th Precinct Community Council meeting.

• Today (Sunday, December 14) you’re invited to a community clothing swap and coat drive at PS 139 from 9am-3pm.

Photo via aliweds.