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70th Precinct Releases Summer Safety Tips
The police have outlined some best practices for having a safe summer.

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The police have outlined some best practices for having a safe summer.

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Head to the Flatbush YMCA to learn steps to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
There have been 876 major crimes reported in subways so far this year, a significant jump from last year, according to the latest NYPD data.
The local flower shop/ bar combo is hosting a number of musical guests this week.
Ditmas Park filmmaker Tom Mason and his partner Sarah Klein sat down with famed documentarian Ken Burns to discuss what makes a story.
The weather is dreary and is showing no signs of letting up, but that shouldn't stop you from getting up and moving.
The Cortelyou Early Childhood Center is gearing up to offer a sports camp program this summer to local children ages 3-15.
Mukti Banerjee of Mukti's Kitchen is having a special cooking class and chai party today at 1 p.m.
Here's your chance to nab a place in the Ditmas Park neighborhood.
The Flatbush Artists Studio Tour is this Saturday and Sunday from 12-6 p.m.
Take advantage of the many musical festivals and fun activities occurring in and around Ditmas Park this weekend.
Take in a movie at the Cortelyou Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library.
Admit it: How often do you use your cell phone while driving?
Families and friends took advantage of the warm weather Thursday by bringing picnics and blankets to P.S. 217's weekly garden concert.
Adrien Zamora, 28, suffered a fatal three-story fall from scaffolding on his first day of work.
Take advantage of the fleetingly warm weather by bringing your picnics, blankets and family to the school's weekly garden concert series.
Join the Flatbush Development Corporation for a morning of "greening Flatbush."
The councilman, Speaker Christine Quinn, Borough President Marty Markowitz and other elected officials are hosting a Haitian Flag Day celebration this Friday