Adams' Townhouse Trouble + Towers Over Atlantic

Good morning, Brooklyn! It's Wednesday, Sept. 22.

Welcome to the second Brooklyn Daily newsletter, a new initiative designed to arm readers with the information they need as they start their day in the borough. News, events, the weather forecast, classified ads. You'll find it all in your inbox every day.

Your Headlines: Mayoral candidate Eric Adams has his hands full trying to explain a Bed-Stuy residence he used last year to claim local residency. His explanation: Tax filing troubles.

The City Planning Commission has given a green light to two 17-story apartment towers on Atlantic Avenue. But there's more than just changing the Crown Heights skyline involved.

And why not be your own superhero this weekend? Bed-Stuy businesses are presenting an afternoon event billed as "ANIME-Zing" that includes cosplay, a game truck and a nod to all things Anime.

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Now today's weather: Overcast throughout the day. High: 73, low: 69.

Here are the top stories in Brooklyn today:

1. A nonprofit theatrical outfit, Bushwick Starr, has scored a new $2.2 million home. (The New York Times)
2. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is visiting Brooklyn to push local vaccinations. (WABC-TV)
3. Brooklyn Comes Alive 2021 is roaring back to life with a new venue and lineup. (NYSMusic)
4. Here's how you can see and experience the history of the Brooklyn Bridge. (TheTravel)
5. Two workers have been injured in a construction crash at Greene and Clinton avenues. (Local Accident Reports)

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Today in Brooklyn:

• PS 34 Virtual Meet the Teacher [PS 34 Oliver H. Perry] [Public calendar]. (All Day)
• BPHS: Club Fair - Brooklyn Prospect Charter -Brooklyn Prospect High School. (10:36 a.m.)
• Boys Wrestling Meeting - James Madison High School. (3:45 p.m.)
• TBLS PA General Meeting (Elections) - Brooklyn Latin School. (6:30 p.m.)
• Moonrise: The Green-Wood Cemetery Gala. (7 p.m.)

Brooklyn Patch Notebook

• BrooklynVegan: "#Fugees have announced a reunion arena tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of 'The Score,' which will mark the first shows #LaurynHill, #WyclefJean & #PrasMichel have played together in 15 years." (Instagram)
• BAM: "This Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at 300 Ashland Plaza, BAMkids kicks off the fall season with a free all-day outdoor festival featuring live performances and creative activities! Presented in collaboration with @downtownbrooklyn." (Instagram)
• Brooklyn Children's Museum: "Our family concert series continues this weekend! Join us Saturday, Sept. 25 and hear what Fyütch has to say. The event begins at 3 p.m., with music starting at 3:30 p.m. Tickets come with full access to the Museum." (Facebook)
• Brooklyn Community Foundation: "Join us today, Tuesday, Sept. 21st at 2-3 p.m. for our 'Getting Ready for #BrooklynGives' webinar! Learn everything you need to know about #BrooklynGives2021, including how to register your organization for the big event." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Last Taste of Summer Music Festival (September 25)
• " I AM MY BROTHER'S KEEPER": A Men's Health Program (September 26)
• Yoga for Boomers with renowned yoga doctor, Loren Fishman (September 27)
• Tai Chi Flow - just follow along (September 28)
• 46th Annual Atlantic Antic™ Festival (October 3)
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— Kevin Phinney

About me: Kevin Phinney has lived and worked as a writer and editor in Austin, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Seattle and New York City. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and was raised in El Paso. Phinney attended college in Austin. He has done television work as a reporter and commentator, and is a former host of a weekday drive-time radio show called "Kevin & Kevin in the Morning" on KGSR-FM (now known as Austin City Limits Radio). He is also the author of "Souled American, " a book tracking race relations in America through music. It was published by BILLBOARD Books, and is often used in college classrooms across the country.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Brooklyn Daily? I'm all ears. You can email me at kevin.phinney@patch.com.