Bed-Stuy Schools Among Nation's Best + Woman Sexually Assaulted

Good Wednesday morning, Bed-Stuy! Here's everything you need to know to get today started off right.

First, today's weather:

Increasing amounts of sun. High: 72 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories today in Bed-Stuy:

1. 9 Bed-Stuy Schools Among Best For Grades K-8: U.S. News (Bed-Stuy Patch)
2. Block Of Putnam Avenue Will Close This Week For Construction (Bed-Stuy Patch)
3. Bed-Stuy woman sexually assaulted at knifepoint after man follows her into building: NYPD (WPIX 11 New York)
4. A Light Touch Freshens Up a Bed Stuy Row House (Brownstoner)
5. Overdose victim who attacked NYC EMTs released the next day: Union (New York Daily News)

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Today in Bed-Stuy:

• SAT/PSAT School Day (11th & 12th grades) (12:00 AM)
• PTA Meeting and Elections - Young Women's Leadership Sch-Brookly (7:00 PM)

Bed-Stuy Patch Notebook

• Brooklyn Museum: "Think about objects big and small as families with kids ages 4–6 explore art throughout our galleries. This semester's Family Art Magic has two parts! In October, we'll look at larger-than-life artworks, then create our own large-scale installation." (Instagram)
• Pratt Institute: "The deadline for high school early action applications is November 1! The fall semester is really flying by, isn’t it? Visit the link in our bio to learn more about early action." (Instagram)
• FAB Fulton: "Taking the subway or bus? Use these tips to prevent the spread of #COVID19: Wear a mask over your nose and mouth at all times. Keep as much distance from others as possible. If the train or bus is too crowded, wait for the next one..." (Facebook)
• FAB Fulton: "Congrats to SmileSpace, celebrating their one year anniversary this week! If you haven't yet, drop by soon and schedule an appointment (1035 Fulton)." (Facebook)
• Weeksville Heritage Center: "See Jane Lombard Fellow Underground Resistance and Nomadico participate in a conversation here on October 14 to contextualize the world-building and political project that is Underground Resistance, a techno music collective and label in..." (Facebook)
• Weeksville Heritage Center: "See Jane Lombard Fellow @undergroundresistance313 and @yaxteq participate in a conversation here on October 14 to contextualize the world-building and political project that is Underground Resistance, a techno music collective and label ..." (Facebook)

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~ Gabby DeBenedictis

About me: I'm filling in for your typical Bed-Stuy reporter, Anna Quinn, this week! I'm a roving editor at Patch and am based in the New Haven, Connecticut area.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Bed-Stuy Daily? Email me at gabby.debenedictis@patch.com.