🌱 East Flatbush Death Probably Homicide + BK Celebrate K.B. Jackson

Happy Saturday, people of Ditmas Park-Flatbush! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon shower. High: 56 Low: 41.

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

1. An East Flatbush man was found dead in his apartment on Schenectady Avenue Thursday morning, according to police. The NYPD believes it was a homicide, with murders being up 200% in the area, although they don't have further details to share yet. (Brooklyn Paper)
2. The residents of a Flatbush building with a 'notorious' landlord would like to purchase their building through the Tenant Opportunity To Purchase Act (TOPA), supported by State Senator Zellnor Myrie. Their landlord, Margaret Streicker, who acquired the property eight years ago, has over 200 open building violations. (Patch)
3. Brooklyn elected officials are excited by the appointment of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. After her confirmation, Assemblywoman and Democratic Party leader Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn said: "she is sure to not only be a force on the bench, but to be an inspiration to young Black women who at long last see a reflection of themselves on the nation's highest court." (Brooklyn Daily Eagle)

Today in Ditmas Park-Flatbush:

• Live virtual screening of "Cat Daddies" with Flatbush Cats (7:30 p.m.)
• Omer Adam, Israeli vocalist, performs live at Kings Theater (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Here's your final reminder. This weekend is everyone's last opportunity to vote in Councilwoman Rita Joseph's Participatory Budgeting! Help decide which community projects get funding. (Brownstoner)
• Check out East Flatbush-born rapper Fivio Foreign, who aims to change the city's Drill Rap scene with his debut album, hoping to "smooth a path forward for the city’s ascendant hip-hop scene." (The New York Times)
• The Junction BID - Flatbush Nostrand Business Improvement District will be hosting a health talk next Wednesday with the Humana center, focusing on pre-diabetes with a medical professional. (Facebook)
• Here's a Dancealates class from the Flatbush YMCA! (Facebook)

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— Dashiell Allen