Oct. 23, 2024 By Adam Daly Preservationists have answered the prayers of three Brooklyn churches, blessing them with a combined $90,000 in grants to carry out necessary repairs at the aging houses of worship. St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church in Sunset Park, Flatbush-Tompkins Congregational Church in Ditmas Park and Holy Family-St.Thomas Aquinas in Park…
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Palestinian eatery Ayat will open new outpost in Bushwick, featuring nonprofit café Giving Grounds
Oct. 23, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith Ayat, the popular Palestinian restaurant, is set to expand to Knickerbocker Avenue in Bushwick with a new location, while also launching a nonprofit café next door on Starr Street that aims to support humanitarian causes both locally and globally. Last week, Brooklyn Paper’s sister site Brownstoner observed signage…
Ditmas Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center celebrates community with vibrant carnival block party
Oct. 1, 2024 By Brooklyn Paper The streets around Ditmas Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center were filled with laughter and celebration last month as the facility transformed into a lively carnival. Located at 2107 Ditmas Ave, the nursing home hosted a free block party that brought together families, friends, and neighbors for an afternoon…
‘Most amazing thing ever’: Ditmas Park Palestinian restaurant Ayat hosts Shabbat dinner
Jan. 30, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer
As the conflict in Israel-Gaza nears its fourth month, Abdul Elenani and his wife Ayat Masoud, co-owners of the Palestinian restaurant Ayat, decided to host a Shabbat dinner to spark dialogue and forge ties with the local Jewish community.
Palestinian restaurant Ayat to open new location in Ditmas Park
Dec. 20, 2023 By Anna Bradley-Smith
Popular Bay Ridge restaurant Ayat will be opening a third Brooklyn location this month, bringing its Palestinian fare to Ditmas Park’s Cortelyou Road.
Man wanted for exposing himself on Brooklyn subway trains: NYPD
Aug. 3, 2023 By Jada Camille
Cops are searching for a man they say has repeatedly exposed himself on crowded subway trains in Brooklyn.
Bench pressed! Ditmas Park residents protest removal of colorful bench
Jul. 11, 2023 By Jada Camille
Ditmas Park residents are up in arms regarding an artistic bench that was installed after some locals raised concerns that the bench could attract unhoused people or pose a safety risk to children.