🌱 East New York Safety Campaign + Roe v. Wade Abortion-Rights Rallies

Happy Wednesday, Brooklyn! I am your host, Patrick Murray here with three headlines to kick off your morning.

First, today's weather:

Showers with a high of 66 and low of 56.

Here are the top stories today in Brooklyn:

1. Mayor Eric Adams announced a $4 million traffic safety initiative in East New York, in a bid to make streets safer for pedestrians. In partnership with the Department of Transportation, the "Speeding Ruins Lives, Slow Down," campaign is aimed at motorists, imploring them to slow down and drive carefully. The campaign will consist of radio and television advertisements and billboards. (Brooklyn Paper)
2. Just a day after a leaked draft opinion indicated that the U.S. Supreme Court will strike down Roe v. Wade, abortion-rights rallies had been planned across the city. As of writing this article, events had been planned at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, as well as Foley Square and Washington Square Park. The potential overturning of the landmark 1973 decision has sent a shockwave throughout the country. (Patch)
3. The New York City Council voted 48-1 to approve a pair of buildings on Atlantic Avenue. Councilmember Crystal Hudson negotiated with the developers in order to secure more affordable apartments than are required under the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing program. (Brooklyn Paper)

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Today in Brooklyn:

• The KVB, live at Brooklyn Made. (7 p.m.)
• Nature Sounds Workshop at Gaia NoMaya. (7 p.m.)
• Laughing Buddha open mic at EastVille Comedy Club. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• A list of can't miss rooftop bars across Brooklyn and NYC. (Gotham | Modern Luxury)
• Read a glowing review of Lucia Pizza on Avenue X. (The New York Times)
• Check out this week's Brooklyn real estate roundup. (Brooklyn Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon.

— Patrick Murray

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