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Morning, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Brooklyn Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally. Today you'll find news about...
- Southern Brooklynites give MTA grief over Coney Island bus redesign proposal
- Brooklyn's about to lead the nation in biotech and sustainability sciences
- How Elsewhere is changing the way audiences buy concert tickets
But first, today's weather: 🌧 A little morning rain; windy. High: 44 Low: 34.
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🗞 Top stories in Brooklyn today:
1. Southern Brooklynites aren't happy about MTA's proposed bus redesign at Coney Island. A bus stop at the corner of Seabreeze Avenue and W. Fifth Street in Coney Island stands to be eliminated if MTA's proposal moves forward. On Thursday, protestors gathered at the site to protest the redesign with signs that read 'STOP Bus Cuts.' Despite the city's aim to modernize the transportation needs of Brooklynites — eliminating certain stops to cut travel times — many residents will be losing critical stops that they've relied on for years. (Brooklyn Paper)
2. A cutting-edge, one-of-a-kind sustainability center is coming to the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Come 2025, Building 303 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard will be the first commercial hub for sustainable biotechnology in the nation. Yesterday, Mayor Eric Adams made an announcement that the $20 million investment will make New York City a global leader in life sciences and bio-tech. The center will create 400 high-quality jobs, and new office space, research laboratories, and programming space will support a new generation of scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs. (nyc.gov)
3. Live music in Brooklyn just got a whole lot more accessible. Popular music venue Elsewhere just launched a new membership program so New Yorkers can catch concerts on the cheap. Hoping to change the way America buys concert tickets, Elsewhere's tiered membership program offers monthly benefit packages from $2 (Freaks with Benefits) to $30 (Patron Saint). Memberships will get you anything from free coat checks to weekly promos to unlimited free entry. At the moment, all of the highest tiered memberships have sold out, but Time Out New York is pretty sure the venue will start dishing out more opportunities as demand increases. (Time Out)
📆 Today in Brooklyn:
- 🍕 Kids eat free at The Dram Shop Bar with an adult purchase for $20 (12:00 PM)
- 🖼 Free Admission at the Brooklyn Museum (4:00 PM)
- 🎶 Don't miss Huntingtons, Sack, The Young Rochelles at the Brooklyn Monarch (6:00 PM)
- 😹 NYC's hottest rising comedians in 'Popcorn!' performance at Freddy's Bar (6:00 PM)
🐝 Brooklyn Buzz:
- "New York City Mayor Eric Adams yesterday was joined by administration officials and members of The People's Supper to host an inaugural catalyst dinner for his 'Breaking Bread, Building Bonds' (B4) initiative. Hosted at the iconic Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the catalyst dinner trained more than 150 hosts — comprised of everyday New Yorkers from all walks of life — on how to host their own dinners, which aim to convene diverse groups of New Yorkers and have them engage in conversations that promote mutual understanding and combat the rising tide of hate." (nyc.gov)
- "A new interactive public art installation in Downtown Brooklyn transforms a plaza into a colorful oasis with shimmering lights. The Downtown Brooklyn Partnership and Van Alen Institute on Wednesday unveiled COMMON GROUND, a site-specific sculpture created by artist Cheryl Wing-Zi Wong with lighting design by Arup featuring colorful seating, sound-responsive lighting, and floor motifs that provide a vibrant space for people to gather." (6Sqft)
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That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update.
— Carlie Houser
About me: I'm a recent grad based in Brooklyn, NY. I love to write, run, read, and find new restaurants and venues around the city.
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