🌱 Return To School Plan Unveiled + Luxury Condo Sales Skyrocket

Happy Wednesday, Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 45 Low: 45.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO:

1. Mayor Bill de Blasio promised New York City public school parents a new COVID-19 safety protocol with more tests in the New Year, but critics say testing capacity isn't the only problem. On Tuesday, de Blasio announced the city has compiled a stock of 2 million at-home coronavirus tests that, starting Jan. 3, will be sent to students who've had contact with the virus in the classroom. (Patch)
2. According to Compass' weekly report, the majority of the 20 luxury contracts signed for Brooklyn homes asking $2 million or more were for condominium units. The asking prices for all of those residences totaled $56 million, and the average price per square foot was $1,447.(The Real Deal)
3. The story of "Not Another Second," an augmented reality art exhibit in Brooklyn Heights focused on the experiences of 12 LGBTQ+ seniors, made Cool Hunting's list of its top 10 "Good Measure" stories of the year. (Cool Hunting)

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Today in Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO:

• Laughing Buddha Open Mic Spectacular At EastVille Comedy Club (6:o0 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Statsraad Lehmkuhl, Norway's oldest and largest square-rigged tall ship, is currently docked at the marina near Pier 5. Check out this beauty before it departs on Jan. 4. (Facebook)
• These adorable cats and dogs are currently available to adopt at Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO area animal shelters. (Patch)
• New York City public schools will fully reopen on Jan. 3 with more testing and new quarantine rules. (Instagram)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.