🌱 See The Greenest Block In Brooklyn + Sen. Gillibrand Town Hall

Hello, neighbors. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Brooklyn Daily — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Let's do it...

First, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 79 Low: 66.

Here are the top three stories in Brooklyn today:

1. This is the "greenest" block in the borough. Lincoln Place has won the title from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden twice now. Two next-door neighbors and friends worked together to start the group PLANT, which is how the neighborhood became so green. Click the link to read the full story. (The Independent)
2. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand came to town on Tuesday night to hear Brooklynites' concerns. The citizens spoke out about their concerns about affordable housing, support for migrants, education, and healthcare. The meeting included about 75 people at LIU Brooklyn's Kimball Auditorium. To see more about the event, click the link. (Brooklyn Reader)
3. A Pennsylvania teenage girl was found in Brooklyn after an amber alert was issued. The girl, from Redding, Pennsylvania, was abducted by a 47-year-old man around 2:00 a.m. After the amber alert was issued, the man and teen were found in Brooklyn. According to her parents, the man and girl had been "dating" for a few months. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

Today in Brooklyn:

• Friday Movie Matinee (Adults) at Brooklyn Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Grab & Go Activity at Brooklyn Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Afrojam Fest at Restoration Plaza (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• St. Francis College Brooklyn shared photos of the work in progress at its new campus. New auditorium seats, a grass wall, and more are featured at the link. (St. Francis College Brooklyn via Facebook)
• Brooklyn Arts Council wants you to meet their interim Executive Director. Click the link to learn more about Jilian Cahan Gersten, who started yesterday. (Brooklyn Arts Council via Facebook)
• Sushi On Me is coming to Brooklyn! The Thai-Japanese omakase is based in Queens, but will be opening a new location in Williamsburg. Click the link to learn more. (Eater)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!