This Week In Ditmas Park

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Here’s a recap of what happened last week:

• We explored the inside of the Japanese house – and proceeded to take a ton of photos.

• The public advocate said a Ditmas Park landlord is one of the worst in the city.

• A neighborhood superintendent was mugged at gunpoint.

• The city Council passed legislation that reduces the citywide speed limit, but Councilman Jumaane Williams said the law is too vague.

• Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg filmed “St. James Place” in our neighborhood.

• Sycamore’s Justin Israelson is opening up a massive new brewpub in Gowanus.

• There’s an awesome art show happening today in our neighobrhood!

• Martina Nevermann is opening her Pilates on Cortelyou this Monday – and you can try two classes for free.

• You can see the silent horror film version of “The Phantom of the Opera,” but you should buy tickets sooner than later.

• The Kings Theatre is opening so soon!

• Check out neighbor Clay McLeod Chapman in his “Pumpkin Pie Show: Seasick,” which kicks off October 16.

• How are you celebrating Halloween? Do it in Prospect Park!

• So much is happening at Compost for Brooklyn these days – including an urban trees celebration a week from today.

• A neighbor launched a fundraising campaign to help her and others capture, neuter, and release feral cats in Ditmas Park.

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Photo via natalijewel.