🌱 Man Fatally Shot In Nostrands Houses + Go Crazy Music Festival

Hello, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Brooklyn Patch newsletter. Let's get this Wednesday started off right with a quick dive into the most important things going on in town these days.

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But first, today's weather:

Clouds and breaks of sun. High: 57 Low: 49.

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Here are the top three stories today in Brooklyn:

1. A 37-year-old man was found dead with a gunshot wound to his head inside a stairwell at the Nostrand Houses in Sheepshead Bay. He was discovered by police on the first floor of the public housing complex after being seen entering the building with a friend the night before. The victim, who has not yet been publicly identified, did not reside in the building where the shooting took place; authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine a motive and identify any suspects. (WABC-TV)
2. Former federal correction officer Jeremy Monk has pleaded guilty to a bribery charge after accepting $10,000 to smuggle drugs into the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old man was caught attempting to hide more than nine ounces of marijuana in a staff bathroom on Apr. 15. Monk, who had brought contraband into the jail multiple times, resigned three days later and was arrested in August and could now face up to three years in prison. (New York Daily News)
3. The Go Crazy Festival, one of New York City's most prominent music festivals for emerging artists, is scheduled for Apr. 9 at 260 Meserole Street in Brooklyn. The event hosted by No Days Off will feature a diverse range of musical genres, including hip-hop, R&B, pop, and more, performed by up-and-coming musicians from around the world. For more information, including a full lineup of artists and discounted ticket options, visit gocrazyfestival.com. (The Hype Magazine)

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Today in Brooklyn:

• "Boy's Night" In-Person Speed Dating for Gay Men (21 & Over) At 3 Dollar Bill (7:00 PM)
• Vinyl Wednesdays By Range Music At Femme Fontaine BK (7:00 PM)
• Living Room Comedy Show: Free Comedy In Brooklyn At Postmark Cafe (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Brooklyn Children's Museum invites families to come out on Saturday, Apr. 1 for its Celebrate Holi event. There will be three sessions, each 2.5 hours long: 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. You can reserve your tickets and powder at brooklynkids.org/holi. (Brooklyn Children's Museum via Facebook)
• If you're looking for some laughs with your libations, Les Scarlett Studios will be hosting a Comedy & Cocktails show tomorrow (Thursday, Mar. 23). Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show kicking off at 8 p.m. (Les Scarlett Studios via Eventbrite)
• DREAMERS and Robert DeLong have announced their co-headlining "Dodging Sunshine" tour that's headed to Brooklyn on Jun. 2. Tickets will be available for purchase today at 1 p.m. ET. (Prelude Press)

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That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.