🌱 Bed-Stuy Molotov Arrest + Adams Inauguration In Flatbush

Good morning, neighbors! Dashiell Allen here with a fresh Ditmas Park-Flatbush Daily.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; mild. High: 53 Low: 52.

Here are the top 5 stories in Ditmas Park-Flatbush today:

1. Mayor-elect Adams' inauguration will take place at Kings Theater in the heart of Flatbush, breaking from the traditional venue outside of City Hall. The location marks the increasing political power of Brooklyn, which will now be home to three city-wide representative: Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Comptroller Brad Lander, and Adams himself. (New York Daily News)
2. A man was sentenced to 11 years in prison for an attack on a man in East Flatbush three years ago. The court determined it was motived by anti-Semitism. (NBC New York)
3. Cara Williams, a Flatbush-born actress, died at 96 on December 9th. She appeared in films and TV shows throughout the 50s and 60s, and even hosted The Cara Williams Show for one season before it was cancelled. (Brooklyn Daily Eagle)
4. A man from Flatbush, Joel Mangal, 38, was charged by the Brooklyn District Attorney's office with throwing a Molotov cocktail into a Bed-Stuy bodega. After the cocktail exploded in flames he then fled the scene before being arrested on the subway platform at the Nostrand Avenue A/C stop. (Brooklyn Reader)
5. The city finally provided clarity on Tuesday about the Middle and High School admissions process. In short–test scores and attendance won't be a factor in admissions, but grades and projects will, and arts schools will still hold admissions. Geographic priorities, by district and zone, remain in place. (Gothamist)

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Today in Ditmas Park-Flatbush:

• The Shirley Chisholm Democratic Club is holding a meeting at St. Paul's Church to "keep Flatbush on the map" in state redistricting. (6 p.m.)
• Artist Showcase at 832 Flatbush Avenue (6 p.m.)
• The 70th Police Precinct holds a community meeting and holiday party at 175 Lawrence Avenue. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Yesterday was "monkey day" apparently, so here's a (very cute) video of The Prospect Park Zoo's golden lion tamarin monkeys to celebrate! (Instagram)
• Starting on Monday, January 17, the Flatbush YMCA is restarting in-person programs, including karate and basketball classes for kids. Community member registration begins Saturday. (Facebook)
• Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn is holding a holiday toy drive at her office, 1312 Flatbush Ave., through Thursday at 7 p.m. (Twitter)
• Equality For Flatbush also shared information about a toy drive this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 1055 E45th Street. It's being hosted by The Campaign Against Hunger, and the community advocate Otis Danne Jr., among others. (Twitter)

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— Dashiell Allen