🌱 Hate Group Leader Arrested + Brooklyn Nets Partner With NYC Schools

Hello again, neighbors. It's Friday in Brooklyn and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community, including these three news stories you'll want to read.

But first, today's weather:

Variable clouds. High: 54 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories in Brooklyn today:

1. Feuerkrieg Division leader Nicholas Welker was arrested in San Jose, CA, on Mar. 21 on charges of conspiring to make threatening statements against a Brooklyn-based journalist who reported on the group. Welker's group is known as a 'hate group' for encouraging attacks on racial minorities, the Jewish community, the LGBTQIA+ community, and more. They were not happy with the journalist reporting on their activity. Threatening means of communication happened between August 2021 and March 2022, with Welker sending his own message online and his followers sending threats. Welker appeared in federal district court earlier this week, and if convicted, he will face a maximum of five years imprisonment. (Brooklyn Reader)
2. The Brooklyn Nets and the New York Liberty are launching a new partnership with New York City Public Schools. Both the NBA and WNBA organizations will host free basketball clinics for elementary and middle schools in Brooklyn. Vaughn has seen his share of ups and downs since being promoted to head coach with the nature of a basketball season, as well as Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving being traded at the deadline, and still, he remains very optimistic. Even with the Nets clinging to their six-seed playoff spot, he wants to remain in the moment and involved in the community, as these young children may very well become Nets fans. (Hoops Habit)
3. Brooklyn's very own alternative rock band Superbloom has officially announced its next album, "Life's A Blur," which will be released on Jun. 9. The quartet came onto the scene with its 2020 hit Level Head and followed up with a 12-song album titled "Pollen" which received high regards from music media outlets as well as playtime on BBC Radio and more big stations. Accompanying the album will be an album release show at Brooklyn Made on Jun. 10, with more details to come. (CelebrityAccess ENCORE)

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Today in Brooklyn:

• King Tuff, Tchotchke - Elsewhere (7:00 PM)
• Jill Scott - Kings Theatre (7:30 PM)
• Laughing Buddha Open Mic Spectacular - EastVille Comedy Club (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Brooklyn Bridge Park wants to once again thank Lakowi:he'ne' from the Indigenous Center-NY for the workshop on indigenous fashion and beading last week. During the month of March, we will be celebrating Native New York. Drop by open house hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as Saturdays and Sundays. (Brooklyn Bridge Park via Instagram)
• Ramadan has officially begun, the month during which Muslims around the world fast, reflect, and share meals with their loved ones. This year the Brooklyn Children's Museum will celebrate Eid al-Fitr, or the end of Ramadan, with Council member Shahana Hanif and some friends on Apr. 23. (Brooklyn Children's Museum via Facebook)
• Transportation Alternatives Brooklyn Activist Committee is partnering with Good Co Bike Club LLC in the efforts of getting a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Sign the petition and join the ride on Bedford led by GoodCo on Apr. 22 to have your voices heard. (Transportation Alternatives Brooklyn Activist Committee via Facebook)

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• Post Nets Game - Live Music at McMahon’s (April 7)
• Kids Easter Party Queens NY (April 9)

You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.