🌱 Suspect In Flatbush Deli Murder + 2 SFC Women's Games Canceled

Happy Thursday, Ditmas Park-Flatbush! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 48 Low: 46.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Ditmas Park-Flatbush today:

1. A New Jersey man has been charged with the Dec. 14 murder of a 20-year-old employee at Flatbush Deli Corp. Ricardo Senatus, 28, is accused of shooting Fadhl Moosa in the head during a robbery as Moosa worked behind the counter. Senatus was arraigned in Brooklyn Supreme Court, where he was ordered held without bail, and a grand jury indicted him on first-degree murder, robbery, and other charges. (New York Daily News)
2. The surge of Omicron cases in New York is affecting local sports schedules, as numerous recent games have been canceled due to COVID-19. The St. Francis Brooklyn women's basketball team was forced to cancel its first two Northeast Conference contests due to the league's COVID-19 protocols. The Terriers' next game is scheduled for Jan. 6 against St. Francis-Pennsylvania. However, the league ruled that if both teams are unable to compete due to COVID-19, each squad would receive a loss on their record. (Brooklyn Daily Eagle)
3. Looking to buy in the Ditmas Park-Flatbush area? Several open houses are coming up in the neighborhood for prospective buyers to scope out. Today at 5:00 p.m., you can check out a $1.2M, 1,450 sq. ft. unit at 416 Ocean Ave. with three beds and two baths, and on Sunday, Jan. 2, visit 77 Clarkson Ave. to see an $800,000 one bed, one bath unit. (Ditmas Park-Flatbush Patch)

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Today in Ditmas Park-Flatbush:

• Konpa Kizouk Afro Culture Dance Platform At Kaché (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Just a few more days left to help Equality for Flatbush reach its $50K fundraising goal! Donations are accepted via Cashapp, Venmo, and Paypal. (Instagram)
• The NYPD 67th Precinct warns residents that catalytic converter thefts are on the rise in the area. To help prevent this from happening to your car, police recommend parking in well-lit areas and garages, and adjusting your car's security system to be activated from vibrations, such as those produced by a saw. (Twitter)
• Everything you love about Prospect Park is made possible by dedicated community members like you. Give today and have your donation count for double. Click to learn what your gift to Prospect Park Alliance can do for your park! (Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.