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A local school was one of 28 in Brooklyn to get a neighborhood grant.
A local school was one of 28 in Brooklyn to get a neighborhood grant. (Shutterstock / focal point)

Hey, people of Bed-Stuy! Anna Quinn here with today's edition of the Bed-Stuy Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 53 Low: 42.

Find out what's happening in Bed-Stuyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Here are the top stories today in Bed-Stuy:

  1. Bed-Stuy School's 'HBCU Empower Tour' Wins Neighborhood Grant (Bed-Stuy Patch)
  2. Flashback Friday: The Eric Adams' Archives (City Limits)
  3. 2 More Towers On Brooklyn's Atlantic Ave Rejected By CB Committee (Patch)

Today in Bed-Stuy:

Find out what's happening in Bed-Stuyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Lyons Fall Festival Open House - Lyons Community School (11:00 AM)
  • Concert - Free Will Offering (4:00 PM)

Bed-Stuy Patch Notebook

  • Pratt Institute: "In gratitude for our staff who worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to ensure the continued success and safety of our students and the Institute, the Pratt Staff Council commissioned alumna Jordan Moss, BFA ’16, to create this vibra..." (Instagram)
  • FAB Fulton: "The popular virtual HVAC training workshops hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams are coming back! Sessions run on Wednesdays and Sundays through November from 7 PM to 9 PM on WebEx. RSVP at forms.gle/pFoMpSvZBKsyjmgE8" (Facebook)
  • FAB Fulton: "Are you ready for #MarathonSunday fun on #FABmile8? Don't forget to bring your gently worn coats to donate for the New York Cares Coat Drive! We'll have a box on Fowler Square! #throwback" (Facebook)
  • FAB Fulton: "Do you have unpaid rent due to COVID-19? The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is open and taking applications. Eligible tenants can access assistance for up to 12 months of back rent. Learn more at otda.ny.gov/erap or call thei..." (Facebook)
  • The Campaign Against Hunger: "Throwback to last year when our NYC Mayor- Elect @ericadamsfornyc assisted us with our Thanksgiving Distribution! Look out for more details coming soon for this year’s event! 🌍 #tcah . . #brooklyn #nonprofit #nyc #urbanfarms #ericadams ..." (Facebook)

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