🌱 Democrats Win Big In Brooklyn + Identity Thief Convicted

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First, today's weather:

Milder. High: 56 Low: 52.

Here are the top stories today in Brooklyn:

1. New York City Councilmember Justin Brannan and Democrat Ari Kagan won their City Council races in Districts 43 and 47, respectively. Brannan will continue his role as Councilman of the 43rd District, while Kagan secured a victory over Republican Mark Szuszkiewicz. The apparent wins come as a relief to Democrats, who have experienced a wave of losses across the state and the nation. (Brooklyn Paper)
2. Attorney General Letitia James announced the conviction of 29-year-old Otis Barnes after he used the personal identifying information of a 90-year old Staten Island resident to cash forged money orders. Barnes pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, and will face 1.5 to 3 years in prison. James said, "Today’s conviction should serve as a message to all that we will not allow illegal schemes like this to go unchecked, and that we will hold those accountable to the fullest extent of the law." (New York State Attorney General)

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Today in Brooklyn:

• “Home and Homeless” Tales of the Same City Photographs by Bonita Lei. (10 a.m.)
• Virtual 3D Printing Showcase & Giveaway: Turkeys! (10 a.m.)
• I Love R&B Wednesday, Polygon Brooklyn. (6 p.m.)
• "From Ella to Amy: A Tribute to the Female Jazz Legends," 74 Wythe. (6 p.m.)

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• Apply to be on the Brooklyn Bridge Park's 2022 Film Committee. (Instagram)
• Brooklyn Book Festival invited readers everywhere to watch the 2021 National Book Awards ceremony. (Facebook)

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