🌱 Young Man Shot In Leg In BK + Local Arrested For Prison Contraband

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Brooklyn Daily. Come along to find out everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine and very warm. High: 88 Low: 72.

Here are the top four stories in Brooklyn today:

1. Yesterday, Aug. 23, a man believed to be 17 or 18 years old was shot in the leg outside a restaurant in Fort Greene, on Myrtle Avenue near Carlton Avenue. The two suspects, both men, approached the victim and fired several rounds. Police are investigating and the victim is in the hospital. (CBS New York)
2. On Aug. 21, 42-year-old Fatima Logan of Brooklyn was arrested for introducing contraband into a prison, the NYSDOCCS at Wende Correctional Facility. Logan was transferred to SP Alden for processing. (NYSP News)
3. Yesterday, Aug. 23, six firefighters were hospitalized after fighting an early morning fire in Williamsburg. The NYFD sent 138 firefighters to control the fire at a three-story mixed-use building, which has a restaurant and apartments on Union Avenue. The three-alarm fire was under control by 5:39 a.m., but the cause of the fire is still under investigation. (NBC New York)
4. New York's Brooklyn Bowl announced the Rosh Hashanah events featuring Yula Be'eri, John Bollinger, Members of Antibalas, and more. Tickets are on sale now for the High Holidays on Sunday, Sep. 25, at 7:00 p.m. and Monday, Sep. 26, at 10:00 a.m. in Williamsburg. (Jam Bands)

Today in Brooklyn:

• Funny People Happy Hour At BKLYN Comedy Club (6:00 PM)
• Addison Grace, Sydney Rose, Kate Stephenson At Elsewhere: Zone One (6:30 PM)
• Seltzer & Bitters: A Monthly Stand Up Comedy Show At The Tiny Cupboard (7:00 PM)
• Showtime in Prospect Park At Long Meadow (7:30 PM)
• Laughing Buddha Open Mic Spectacular At EastVille Comedy Club (9:45 PM)

From my notebook:

• Another possible Jewish hate crime occurred on Monday, Aug. 22, in the 100 block of Lynch Street in Williamsburg. A Jewish man was slapped across the face while walking down the street. Police and the Hate Crime Task Force are investigating the incident, view the link for a description of the assailant. Hate crimes against Jewish people have doubled in the last year. (NBC New York)
• Help your community by giving to the Brooklyn Back 2 School Drive! Destiny Helpers Outreach, a Canarsie nonprofit organization, teamed up with organizations in Fort Greene, Bed-Stuy, Flatbush, and other areas to help at-risk youth. The drives are going on from now until Sunday, Aug. 28, view the link for more information. (Brooklyn Patch)
• Construction is set to begin at 50 Commercial Street in Greenpoint! The nine-story mixed-use building is expected to be completed in the summer of 2024, according to the construction board. (New York YIMBY)
• Multi-instrumentalist Marco Benevento announced more tour dates for his upcoming fall tour including a November show at the Music Hall in Williamsburg! View the link for details. (NYS Music)

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Events:

• We Have Fun: A Free Comedy Show (August 24)
• Summerland 2022- Headliners Phony Ppl & Sarah Kinsley (August 26)
• Chix Appeal @ Freddy's (August 26)
• Dream Factory of Brooklyn partners with Brooklyn Cyclones (August 30)
• 2022-2023 Dance Year, 35th Anniversary (September 10)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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!