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Cheers Brooklyn! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police seek tips after armed robbery at Brooklyn bodega
  • Brooklyn Democratic leadership fight intensifies after party chair steps aside
  • What the new rent-stabilization settlement means for 1075 Dean Street tenants

Also on today's calendar: Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Prospective Parent Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 74 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Warmer with sun and clouds, temps: high: 86, low: 62. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Less humid with some sun, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man Accused Of Robbing Brooklyn Bodega At Gunpoint (patch.com) — Neighbors in Brooklyn are being urged to help police identify a man who allegedly robbed a bodega at gunpoint on 17th Avenue early Sunday morning, getting away with $2,500. The NYPD has released surveillance images and is asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers by phone, online, or via social media to assist the Brooklyn investigation.
   

2. Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Won't Seek Reelection (patch.com) — Brooklyn politics are in flux as Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn says she won't seek another term leading the borough's Democratic Party, while signaling support for fellow Brooklyn Assemblymember Nikki Lucas. A judge has temporarily halted the leadership vote after ruling against controversial rule changes, leaving reformers and party insiders in Brooklyn battling over who will control the powerful county organization.
   

3. Crown Heights landlord will re-register rent stabilized units in settlement with Attorney General • Brooklyn Paper (brooklynpaper.com) — Tenants at 1075 Dean St. in Crown Heights are set to receive rent-stabilized leases and refunds for overcharges after a settlement between their landlord and New York's attorney general. The agreement forces the owner to re-register units, fix hazardous conditions, stop harassment, and comply with city housing rules, offering a concrete win for Brooklyn renters.
   

4. Baby boom: Reynoso renews $50K fund for community baby showers • Brooklyn Paper (brooklynpaper.com) — Brooklyn nonprofits that support new and expecting parents can now apply for up to $5,000 in matching funds from Borough President Antonio Reynoso's renewed $50,000 Community Baby Shower Fund. Events must take place between July 2026 and May 2027, with priority for neighborhoods facing high maternal health risks like Brownsville, Crown Heights, East New York, and Bed-Stuy. Applications are rolling until funds run out.
   

5. Mayor Mamdani celebrates Sukkot to mixed reactions from Brooklyn's Jewish community (abc7ny.com) — In Crown Heights, some Brooklyn residents warmly welcomed Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Sukkot visits while others loudly objected, accusing him of antisemitism over his criticism of Israel. The mayor, citing a new city antisemitism plan and his duty to protect Jewish New Yorkers, said he won't be swayed by personal attacks as he continues holiday appearances in the neighborhood.
   

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  • New York Blood Center Calls for Donors after Nor'easter Causes Drive Cancellations —Shauna Lynch Read on Patch
  • Finished a small batch of hats tonight in the basement.
    Always feels good when they come out clean. Hope everyone's week is going okay (Nextdoor Midwood (K-M-Ocean-E31st))
  • Well, my 2 rescues are living their best life!.
    The question is though, who posed their best!?. (Nextdoor Ft Greene (Ingersoll-Whitman))
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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