🌱 Flatbush Avenue Renamed + Work Visas For Haitians

Up and at 'em, Ditmas Park-Flatbush! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started. Here's everything worth knowing today in Ditmas Park-Flatbush.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 50 Low: 36.

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

1. Flatbush Avenue in Little Haiti is now co-named in honor of the influential Haitian pioneer and founder of Chicago, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable. Elected officials hope the co-naming serves as a "beacon of hope" to their Haitian community. (News 12 Brooklyn)
2. The United States will allow Haitians and citizens of five other countries to apply for temporary work visas in the U.S., starting next year, after the Trump administration removed Haiti from the program in 2018. (Haitian Times)
3. Black women are eight times more likely to die from pregnancy complications than white women, according to a new study released by New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. The report suggests, among other measures, passing a maternal health bill of rights. (Brooklyn Paper)
4. All New York City adults ages 18 and older are eligible for coronavirus vaccine boosters, provided they got their last shot at least six months ago. The city's health commissioner made the announcement, hoping to avoid a winter surge in cases. (NYC Patch)

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Today in Ditmas Park-Flatbush:

• City Hall resource fair (2 p.m. – 6 p.m.)
• Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn listening tour at East Midwood Jewish Center (6 p.m.)
• Alternative Thanksgiving – 2 weeks to empower through movement (7 p.m.)

Ditmas Park-Flatbush Patch Notebook

• prospect_park: "Fall foliage is in full force across Prospect Park! 🍂Stop by for a day in the park to take in these jaw dropping hues while they last. Thank you to @wheelsandeats for the stunning shot." (Instagram)
• Kings Theater is holding a coat drive from 12-5 p.m., now through November 23rd. (Twitter)
• Councilmember elect Rita Joseph was at the co-naming of Flatbush Avenue. (Twitter)
• Senator Kevin Parker: "This week we address issues affecting members of the trans community! #transgenderawarenessweek" (Facebook)

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