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Greetings Brooklyn! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Heading to McCarren Park? Here's what today's NF Walk offers.
  • How a 27-story Gowanus tower could reshape Brooklyn's canalfront
  • How you can speak out on rising Brooklyn utility bills Tuesday

Also on today's calendar: Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival and 21 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 64 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunshine, breezy and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 50.
  • Tuesday: Sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Children's Tumor Foundation NF Walk - McCarren Parkhouse10/03/26 (cityguideny.com) — McCarren Park in Brooklyn hosts today's Children's Tumor Foundation NF Walk from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., inviting neighbors to support research on neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis. Families, patients, and supporters can gather at McCarren Parkhouse, 855 Lorimer Street, to walk together, raise awareness, and help fund faster treatments for those living with NF.
   

2. Construction Begins on 1,000+ Unit Tower at 175 Third Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn (newyorkyimby.com) — Work is underway on a 27-story, 1,000-plus unit tower at 175 Third Street in Gowanus, bringing 250 affordable apartments and a large public waterfront esplanade to Brooklyn. The project will add retail, artist space, and extensive amenities while reshaping the Gowanus Canal edge with new parks, recreation courts, and flood‑resilient landscaping for nearby residents.
   

3. Public Power New York Plans Utility Hearing in Brooklyn (bkreader.com) — Brooklyn residents can attend a public "Utility Ripoff Hearing" on Oct. 6 at Herbert Von King Park to share concerns about rising Con Edison and National Grid bills and learn about energy affordability programs. Local elected officials and advocates will explain how New York's energy system works and outline proposals for more public ownership of energy infrastructure and renewables.
   

4. MTA Announces J and M Train Service Changes (bkreader.com) — J and M train riders in Brooklyn neighborhoods like Williamsburg, Bushwick, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and East New York will face weekday and weekend service changes from Oct. 13 through Nov. 23 as the MTA replaces aging switches near Marcy Avenue. Expect local-only J service at times, weekend shuttles to Manhattan, split M service, and recommended alternate routes via A, C, E, L and 4/5/6 lines.
   

5. BSA Images Of The Week: 10.04.26 (brooklynstreetart.com) — Street art fans can catch several notable shows and murals around New York City this month, including new graffiti-rooted exhibits and a massive Basquiat mural in progress downtown. The weekly photo roundup also spotlights a recent street piece shot in Brooklyn, giving locals a glimpse of fresh work appearing on neighborhood walls this fall.
   

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Ok Brooklyn! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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