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A homeless man murdered a dog in Park Slope. Golden retriever mix Moose and his owner, 41-year-old Jessica Chrustic, were on an early-morning walk when a homeless man who lives in the park gave chase, hit both with a large stick, poured urine on Moose, and muttered something about immigrants taking over the park. The pup died a few days later from internal injuries, the man who killed him still at large. This act of violence follows in the wake of a string of crimes in the Park Slope enclave of South Brooklyn, and some residents are becoming increasingly fed up with their progressive neighbor's staunch unwillingness to do something about it; others, like the Prospect Panthers, are taking matters into their own hands. (New York Post)

In other news:

  • More places to sit Downtown.
  • A mentor steps up. 💜
  • Little Amal's in Brooklyn.
  • New eatery openings. 🍔

A bit more of the same:

🌤 Sun mixing with clouds. High: 80 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories today in Brooklyn:

1. Urban planners are hoping to make Brooklyn's bustling Downtown a bit more pedestrian-friendly. On the whole, New Yorkers are an active bunch, and the general consensus on both sides of the river has been in favor of more open-air spaces. The intersection of Bridge Street and Fulton in Downtown Brooklyn is as loud and busy as it gets, but along the main roadways Brooklynites are seeing and enjoying more and more colorful outcroppings to sit, chat, and hangout in. The creation of the pedestrian enclaves is part of a collaboration with the Department of Transportation, and an effort by NYC to make their streets friendlier for residents.

CBS New York

2. Former President Donald Trump's legal team were in Brooklyn for a special master hearing to review the documents seized from his Mar-a-Lago estate. Adding up to about 100 highly classified, and potentially incriminating, documents are in question at the hearing in Downtown Brooklyn, and Trump's lawyers are making a case to see all of them so as to map out their defense, something they claim could take upwards of 220 hours of work. The special master at the hearing, however, may even decide to proceed with the criminal investigation without looking at them. A group of activists gathered outside the courtroom with signs and slogans, chanting over and over again, "Indict Trump now!"

NBC New York

3. Mentor of the Year encourages other men to become mentors. Four years ago, Brooklyn's Tyler Dryden was paired with 15-year-old Gabriel Deleon in a mentoring program. Now, the pair's relationship has evolved into one that resembles family. Today, Dryden will be honored as this year's Mentor NY Mentor of the Year upon a nomination by Deleon himself. The 18-year-old Deleon, now a student at the Rochester Institute of Technology, thanks his mentor for giving him too courage to apply to higher education — something he never thought he'd have the guts to do. Dryden, now on the junior board of Student Sponsor Partners, is urging others to get involved, especially male mentors.

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Today in Brooklyn:

  • Brooklyn Book Bodega (Ages 9-14), Children of Promise NYC, Today @ 3:30 p.m. | Details
  • AIA Brooklyn x City Tech Speaker Series, 300 Jay St., Today @ 6 p.m. | Details
  • Opening Reception | Contemporary Art Exhibitions, 647 Fulton St., Today @ 7 p.m. | Details
  • Michelob ULTRA X Rumble Boxing, Brooklyn Mirage, Today @ 7 p.m. | Details
  • Coney Island Comedy Festival, 1208 Surf Ave., Today @ 8 p.m. | Details
  • The Living Room Comedy Show, Postmark Cafe, Today @ 8 p.m. | Details

🐝 Brooklyn Buzz

  • Amal brings Brooklyn to tears: Stuyvesant Heights resident Tunisia Rawles said that Amal is, "a reminder to not forget about the people who are displaced. It's more than just a puppet. It's the whole symbolism, and you can't help but feel moved." (Brooklyn Daily Eagle)
  • 🛹 Off the Wall: Vans skateboarding is celebrating Brooklyn's skate community with a special block party on Oct. 1. Skater, fan, or interesting onlooker? Learn more at the link. (Shop-Eat-Surf.com)
  • 🎨 Frida Kahlo comes alive in an all-new immersive exhibit heading to Brooklyn next month. The 90-minute walk-through show will utilize "seven different transformational spaces, enabling one to enter the life and work of the Mexican artist who, in the 21st century, continues to inspire and be more relevant than ever." (Time Out)
  • Subway security: The N.Y.C. subway system announces it will start installing security cameras inside train cars. "As more people have found ways to navigate New York above ground, crime has become more common below," and car-cameras are an effort to allay riders' worries. (Subscription/The New York Times)
  • 🍔 BBQ from the ashes: Morgan's Brooklyn Barbecue reopens in Prospect Heights after devastating fire. "We get a lot of takeout requests at the cantina," said George Canalizo, manager of Tiny's Cantina. "Takeout has been a hit. We've been rocking it." (Brooklyn Paper)

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— Carlie Houser

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