🌱 African Burial Ground Project Moves Forward + Toxic Warehouse

Up and at 'em, Ditmas Park-Flatbush! Let's get you started this Saturday with everything you need to know going on today in Ditmas Park-Flatbush.

First, today's weather:

A few afternoon showers. High: 61 Low: 39.

Here are the top stories today in Ditmas Park-Flatbush:

1. Councilmember Mathieu Eugene announced his support of creating an African Burial Ground memorial at the former site of PS 90 at Bedford and Church avenues in Flatbush, instead of affordable housing. The site appears to date back to at least the 1700s when Flatbush was a Dutch colony, and at least two enslaved people were buried there. (Brooklyn Paper)
2. The city is reviving a plan to place a pesticide warehouse in East Flatbush, despite widespread community disapproval, including Councilwoman Louis Farah. Residents are worried about the potential exposure to toxic chemicals if a leak in the facility were to occur. (Brooklyn Paper)
3. A Hispanic assemblywoman accused the Brooklyn Democratic Party "boss" and assemblywoman for parts of Flatbush, Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn, of discrimination and racism after she allegedly told her "people are sick and tired of you, your stupidity." Bichotte-Hermelyn's husband, who's a district leader, allegedly repeated the sexist lyrics of a Spanish song when Assemblymember Maritza Davila entered the meeting held on Zoom. Now a group of lawmakers are asking Bichotte-Hermelyn to resign as head of the party. (The City)
4. The historic Lefferts House in Prospect Park is undergoing extensive renovations. It has a complex history, dating back to the 19th century and having been home to both "free and enslaved Africans." (Brownstoner)

Today in Ditmas Park-Flatbush:

• Flatbush Junction Farmstand (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
• Pre- Hanukkah Welcome Table at B'ShERT (11:30 a.m.)
• State Senator Kevin Parker's "Victory Gala" (6 p.m.)
• A Drag Queen Christmas at Kings Theater (8 p.m.)

Ditmas Park-Flatbush Patch Notebook

• Brooklyn Museum: "As this year's COP26 global climate talks in Glasgow come to an end, it is important to remember that indigenous people have been at the forefront of pushing for environmental justice and action against human-caused climate change." (Instagram)
• Little Haiti is getting its own train station! The Newkirk Avenue 2 and 5 stop is being renamed "Newkirk Avenue–Little Haiti. (Twitter)
• prospect_park: "Calling all kids! Weekends in November are full of ways for kids, teens, and families to get involved in our Junior Volunteer Corps. We'll be raking leaves, collecting litter, and having some fall fun." (Instagram)
• Read Councilmember Eugene's full statement supporting the African Burial Ground at PS 90. (Twitter)

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