🌱 Father and son accused after deadly beating in Crown Heights deli
Crown Heights, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Crown Heights! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Father and son accused after deadly beating in Crown Heights deli
- How a deadly Lincoln Terrace Park shooting ended in a life sentence
- How a Brooklyn gang feud spilled into Crown Heights streets
Also on today's calendar: Historical Performance "In The Shadow Of The Gallows: The Trial Of Joshua Hett Smith" and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A morning shower or two, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.
- Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 64, low: 50.
- Friday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 64 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Brooklyn man dies weeks after brutal robbery inside Crown Heights deli; father-son duo charged with murder, sources say (news12.com) — A 60-year-old man has died after a brutal robbery inside a Crown Heights deli on Eastern Parkway, and police sources say a nearby father and son now face murder charges. Authorities report the pair allegedly beat the victim, stole his wallet, and lived just steps from the deli, underscoring concerns about safety on local blocks. 
2. Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 15 Years to Life in Prison for Fatal Shooting in Crown Heights Park (crownheights.info) — A Crown Heights resident has been sentenced to 15 years to life for a 2020 shooting in Lincoln Terrace Park that killed bystander Christopher Ross while he played handball. Prosecutors say the crowded Crown Heights park erupted in panic as shots were fired near a playground, and emphasize this case as part of ongoing efforts to curb gun violence in Brooklyn neighborhoods.
3. Deadly Gang Feud Left Bystander Paralyzed in Brooklyn (nytimes.com) — Crown Heights is named among several Brooklyn neighborhoods hit by a yearlong gang feud that left seven people shot, including innocent bystanders. Prosecutors say 15 alleged gang members, many of them teenagers, now face serious charges after a series of retaliatory shootings that also paralyzed a 16-year-old boy in Midwood.
4. Inflation nears three-year high as Iran war sparks energy shock across US economy (meaww.com) — Shoppers in Crown Heights are already feeling the pinch as inflation jumps to 3.8% nationwide, driven largely by Iran-related energy shocks that are sending fuel and transportation costs higher. With gas averaging $4.50 a gallon and wage growth now lagging behind price increases, economists warn Brooklyn households could see even steeper costs for travel, takeout, and everyday services in the months ahead.
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★ Featured events ★
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Historical Performance "In The Shadow Of The Gallows: The Trial Of Joshua Hett Smith" →
First Reformed Church, 1153 Main St, Fishkill
2:00 pm
Saturday May 23
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Other local events
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The Brooklyn Death Cafe →
Lincoln Station, 409 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn
7:00 pm -
Small Business Grants: From Search to Application
Women's Enterprise Development Center Valley Cottage Library, 110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, United States
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Northeastern Native Arts Festival: Sounds of a Legacy →
Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn
6:00 pm -
Traveling the Yiddishland →
Kvartira Books (formerly MyBiblioteka), 731 Washington Ave, Brooklyn
7:30 pm -
TOTALED Standup Comedy Show in Crown Heights →
Body Shop Bar, 698 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn
8:00 pm -
Open to Work: Comedy Show →
Friends and Lovers, 641 Classon Ave, Brooklyn
7:30 pm -
Haitian Flag Day Party 🇭🇹 →
The Rum Bar BK, 733 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn
10:00 pm -
Comic Book Art Class For Kids →
Anyone Comics, 831 Nostrand Ave # A, Brooklyn
12:00 pm -
Donate Blood, Receive Girl Scout Cookies & Picnic Blanket →
Poughkeepsie Galleria, 2001 South Rd, Poughkeepsie
11:00 am
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 16
Sunday May 17
Tuesday May 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Shop For a Cause WED 5/13- 5pm $10 Entry →
Gold's Gym, 258 Titusville Rd, Poughkeepsie
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PHS FAFSA Completion Workshop
Poughkeepsie City School District 11 College Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
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Rapid Response KYR →
Reason & Ruckus, 305 Main St, Poughkeepsie
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Moonlight Meditation - Paint and Sip in Fishkill | Classpop!™ →
Pinot's Palette, 992 Main St Suite 25, Fishkill
7:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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