June 14: Fort Greene Celebrates Jennifer Egan

It isn't often that a neighbor nabs him/herself a Pulitzer.

But as in the case of Fort Greene's own Jennifer Egan, who won this coveted award earlier this year for her novel, A Visit From the Goon Squad, it definitely warrants a celebration. 

Check out the happenings going on tonight . 

And while we're at it, here are the 5 Things You Need To Know for your Tuesday:

1. about the next phase in the resistance against the Atlantic Yards development status quo. Tonight residents will have the opportunity to air their concerns regarding another very important after effect of the project — namely, . 

2. Hey singles. Check out Union Hall's , which includes a fun-filled night of laughs with New York comedians. $5 really does go a long way. 

3. In case you missed it: State Sen. Carl Kruger, D-Brooklyn, surprised more than a few people by announcing — a mere three years after he voted agin' it. 

4. The heat keeps getting turned up on Rep. Anthony Weiner. Yesterday, President Barack Obama weighed in on the controversy with this comment. 

5. Alternate side parking rules are in effect.