The Autumn issue of the Lefferts Manor Echo newsletter is available now for downloading. It is full of great articles on our neighbors and the area businesses that make PLG and Lefferts Manor a great place to live. You can pickup a paper copy at the blue roost at 539 Flatbush, the Thriftway Pharamacy at Lincoln and Flatbush, Ace French Cleaners between Maple & Midwood, The Smile for Every Sistah in You Clothing Boutique at 581 Flatbush, Tafari Tribe Globe Trade at 593 Flatbush, and 65 Fen the wine store.
LMA Echo, Latest Edition PDF
Headlines from this issue:
Redistricting, Two Primaries and New Office Holders Reshape PLG’s Political Landscape - Milford Prewitt
PLG’s New Private Middle School Teaches “Maker Education,” Learning by Doing - Milford Prewitt, Janice Grannum
Midwood 2’s Richard Maxwell, Peace Maker During Crown Heights Riots, Youth Counselor, Educator and Singer, Dies at 77
Popular Korean Grocer Closes Seven Months After Owner Dies
“Dr. Joe,” Longtime Rutland 1 Resident Who Loved His Neighbors Dies of Dementia
Also in this issue:
PLG Historical Project – “Voices of Lefferts” – Seeks $7,500 from GoFundMe
“Voices of Lefferts,” the six-year-old historical writing project focused on Prospect Lefferts Gardens, hopes to raise $7,500 to continue its series of publications and printed oral histories.
To contribute, visit gofundme.com/f/voices-of-Lefferts-community-writing-project. The group’s works can also be purchased at Greenlight Books where it occasionally holds reading events and talks.
Echo Looking For Co-Editor
The Echo is looking for a co-editor or writer to volunteer their talents in generating editorial content about this dynamic neighborhood. If interested, contact Milford Prewitt at 917-301-7700 or milfordprewitt@aol.com