Empty Lot Becomes Urban Farm + Real Estate Price Updates

Morning, Bed-Stuy! Today is Saturday, Sept. 25.

Let's get you all caught up to start off the day.

Today, you'll read about real estate prices rising across New York City, including in Bed-Stuy, and a new urban farm set up by Bed-Stuy's own The Campaign Against Hunger.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 75 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories in Bed-Stuy today:

1. Real estate prices are starting to rise — what this means for first-time home buyers in New York City | (AMNY)
2. SEE: Long-Vacant Lot Transformed Into New Farm On Eastern Parkway (Bed-Stuy Patch)
3. BP Weekender: 6 things to do in Brooklyn Sept. 24-26 • Brooklyn Paper (Brooklyn Paper)
4. In Brooklyn, a Couple With Opposing Tastes Strike a Balance (The New York Times)

Today in Bed-Stuy:

• Youth Sports & Arts Program (10:00 AM)
• Bed Stuy ANIME-Zing (4:00 PM)
• Michael K. Williams mural unveiling. Block Party Tribute Celebration (5:00 PM)

Bed-Stuy Patch Notebook

• Brooklyn Museum: "Baseera Khan: I Am an Archive opens in just one week, and we're celebrating with the return of Artist’s Eye—our series of intimate, in-gallery talks by contemporary artists! Join Baseera Khan on Saturday, October 2, from 2–3 pm⁠, as they..." (Instagram)
• Pratt Institute: "On Thursday, October 7, 2021, we will come together for Legends, our annual celebration of creative icons who shape the cultural landscape. This year, we honor architect Sir David Adjaye OBE and artist, author, and educator Deborah Willi..." (Instagram)
• Weeksville Heritage Center: "After more than 100 years, the “Harlem Hellfighters” – a regiment made up entirely of African-American soldiers – will finally receive Congress' highest award, the Congressional Gold Medal. Read more about their story here: bit.ly/whc_he..." (Facebook)
• The Laundromat Project: "Meet the rest of the panelists for Abolitionist Storywork! ⁠ ⁠ The program continues today, September 24 with four workshop and talk sessions. In order: Regina Campbell, Gabriel Solis, Emilce Quiroz, Sarita Daftary, and Jonel Beauvais. R..." (Facebook)
• FAB Fulton: "Fall is here, we're outside, and jazz is back! Join FAB FULTON and Brooklyn Music School for a short series, Fridays, Oct. 1 and 15 from 5-7p in Betty Carter Park (where Lafayette Ave., Fulton St. and Fort Greene Pl. meet). Enjoy live mu..." (Facebook)
• FAB Fulton: "The Brooklyn Book Festival schedule is now LIVE!! Check out all the amazing discussions and panels happening this year! You can see all of the in-person and virtual and activities for Bookends events, Children's Day, and Festival Day:" (Facebook)

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