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In today's newsletter:

  • Will a 27-story tower reshape Fort Greene’s skyline and BAM district?
  • Which Brooklyn nonprofits just landed a share of $1.5 million?
  • Why did a U.S. congressman speak out about a Brooklyn NYU library?

Also on today's calendar: a little fade out…: a sabrina carpenter drag/burlesque revue and 10 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Monday: Turning cloudy and cold, with a high of 30 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds; cold, temps: high: 33, low: 30.
  • Wednesday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, with a high of 45 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fort Greene Church Tower Proposal Divides Community (bkreader.com) — A major redevelopment plan for Fort Greene’s Hanson Place Central United Methodist Church would add a 27‑story, 240‑unit tower, including dozens of permanently affordable apartments, while funding costly restoration of the aging building. Supporters say Brooklyn needs the housing and the church needs saving, but opponents argue the high‑rise would overwhelm the landmark, threaten the BAM Historic District, and diminish the iconic Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower. The Landmarks Preservation Commission has delayed a decision.
   

• Brooklyn Org Awards $1.5M to Local Nonprofits Battling Food Insecurity, Funding Cuts and Rising Costs (bkreader.com) — Brooklyn residents facing food insecurity, rising costs, and service cuts are getting a boost, as Brooklyn Org is awarding $1.5 million in multi-year grants to 16 local nonprofits. The funding supports food pantries, immigrant services, mental health care, youth programs, and senior services across neighborhoods like Bedford-Stuyvesant, South Brooklyn, Sunset Park, and more, with another grant cycle coming in spring 2026.
   

• US lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi condemns anti-semitic and anti-Indian graffiti at NYU library (statenews.net) — Hateful graffiti, including antisemitic symbols and slurs targeting Indian students, was recently found at NYU’s Bern Dibner Library in Brooklyn, prompting strong condemnation from Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. He’s urging a full investigation and calling for unity against antisemitism, anti-Indian hate, racism, and all forms of bigotry on campus and beyond.
   

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