Biggie Smalls Biography + Eric Adams' Townhouse Trouble

Good morning, Bed-Stuy! It's Wednesday, Sept. 22.

Welcome to the inaugural issue of what we hope will be your go-to source for everything happening in the neighborhood. Our aim with this digest is to get you as informed as possible as you start your day. You'll find hyperlocal stories, curated articles, local events and posts from the social media pages of Bed-Stuy and Brooklyn institutions.

Today, you'll hear about an upcoming biography from Bed-Stuy's own Notorious B.I.G., troublewith Eric Adams' Lafayette Avenue townhouse and how to join in on an event celebrating anime this weekend.

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First, a look at today's weather:

Overcast throughout the day. High: 78 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories in Bed-Stuy today:

1. Biggie Biography Book ‘It Was All A Dream’ To Be Released In Celebration Of His 50th Birthday (Vibe)
2. Eric Adams Townhouse Trouble Continues With DOB, Tax Docs: Report (Bed-Stuy Patch)
3. Anime-Themed Celebration Of 'Inner Geekdom' Headed To Bed-Stuy (Bed-Stuy Patch)
4. Bed-Stuy Man Sought In Strangling Of Bronx Woman: Cops (Bed-Stuy Patch)
5. Brooklyn bakery owners makes a difference in her community (WPIX 11 New York)
6. How Brooklyn's neighborhoods got their names • Brooklyn Paper (Brooklyn Paper)

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Today near Bed-Stuy:

• Grade Teams [Brooklyn Community Arts & Media High School] [Public calendar] (12:00 AM)
• TBLS PA General Meeting (Elections) - Brooklyn Latin School (The) (6:30 PM)

Bed-Stuy Patch Notebook

• Brooklyn Museum: "Are you an NYC high schooler interested in producing teen-led community programming grounded in art and activism? Apply for our @bkmteens Teen Night Planning Committee paid internship! You'll have the opportunity to dream up programs, or..." (Instagram)
• Weeksville Heritage Center: "Mark Your Calendars! Our annual Harvest Festival is coming right up! Saturday, October 9, 2021 12 –5pm free! We look forward to welcoming you to Weeksville Heritage Center for a celebration of fall! Join us for an afternoon of food, danc..." (Facebook)
• The Campaign Against Hunger: "A busy, yet beautiful Monday as we prep for the grand opening of Eastern Parkway Farm, our new urban farm! We're excited to share this project and expand our efforts to provide fresh produce and grow a healthier community." (Facebook)
• FAB Fulton: "It's The Quarter Brooklyn's 1 year anniversary and to celebrate, they're having a RELAUNCH!! Come for happy hour specials, live music, giveaways, and gift bags… ALL DAY LONG 🎉 Sat., Sep. 25 Be sure to bring a friend or two! Reservations..." (Facebook)

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