🌱 Severe Drought In BK + Biggie Mural Vandalized + 'Mother Lear' Play

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First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 86 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories today in Brooklyn:

1. Parts of southern Brooklyn are facing "severe" drought conditions and the rest of Brooklyn is experiencing "moderate" drought conditions, according to the New York branch of the National Weather Service. Homeowners are encouraged to voluntarily reduce outdoor water use by New York state's Department of Environmental Conservation. (Spectrum News NY1)
2. The Biggie Smalls mural in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn was vandalized on Thursday night, Aug. 25. The words "East Coast" were spray painted and dark-colored paint was thrown on the mural. The NYPD is investigating and trying to track down whoever is responsible. Many local residents are frustrated that someone would vandalize the mural. Kim Damus said, "It's disrespect." (CBS New York)
3. There are three performances today, Aug. 27, and tomorrow, Aug. 28, of the play "Mother Lear" at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG), located at 990 Washington Avenue in Brooklyn! Don't miss the limited run of the acclaimed play about "navigating dementia, loss and family dynamics through Shakespeare." (SI Live)

Today in Brooklyn:

• JASA Street Festival: Senior Summer Festival At 2 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn (11:00 AM)
• Wyckoff Farm Stand At The Wyckoff House Museum (11:00 AM)
• East New York Farmer's Market/Brooklyn Book Bodega At 620 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn (11:00 AM)
• Free House Party Cafe Comedy At House Party Cafe & Lounge (7:00 PM)
• We Are Nature 2022: Patterns of Connection At NOoSPHERE Arts (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Aug. 25, the Brooklyn Nets re-introduced their classic "Stars and Stripes" uniform! The jersey debuted during the 1972-1973 season, which makes this season, 2022-23, the 50th anniversary. View the link to see pictures and the full article. (Uni Watch)
• Do you miss your dog when you go out to eat? Soon you can bring your dog with you! Boris & Horton, an East Village dog-friendly cafe, is expanding into Brooklyn! The owners applied for a liquor license at 510 Driggs Avenue, between North 8th and 9th streets, in Williamsburg. The Williamsburg cafe is set to open in early 2023. View the link for more information. (Eater NY)
• Ruth Benn of Brooklyn and ten other activists were arrested on Aug. 2 and charged with disorderly conduct for blocking the door of the U.S. Mission to the United Nation. On Aug. 22, the protesters appeared in New York City Municipal Count and received "adjournment in contemplation of dismissal," or ACDs, from the court. View the link for details. (National Catholic Reporter)

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That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox Monday with your next 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!