DUMBO High-Rise + 6th Most Expensive Neighborhood + G&T Update

Good morning neighbors, I hope you have a pleasant weekend. Here's the latest news and events to keep you busy. Unfortunately some events, like a moon-lit walk in Brooklyn Bridge Park, had to be cancelled due to Saturday's rain. Make it a great day - Dashiell

First, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 76 Low: 54.

Here are the top stories in Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO today:

1. More news on Olympia: DUMBO's latest super tall condo tower will now have the distinction of housing the highest elevation tennis court in New York City. At 75 feet, it just barely beats a 70-foot high court in Long Island City. (New York Post )
2. There's no service at the A/C High Street station this weekend, nor is there on the 4/5 platform at Borough Hall. (Brooklyn Heights Blog)
3. There's a new combined co-working and childcare facility taking shape in Carroll Gardens. Located in a former Kidville space, memberships will open in Spring 2022. For now, the rate is $35/hour. (Brooklyn Bridge Parents)
4. DUMBO was apparently the sixth most expensive neighborhood in New York City this past year, proceeded by Hudson Square. Residential sales citywide were up 145%, according to the same report. (NYC Patch)
5. Mayoral hopeful Eric Adams announced on Friday that he's against ending the controversial Gifted and Talented program in New York City Public Schools. Instead, he said, he'd plan on further expanding the existing system, breaking from current Mayor DeBlasio, who has for the most part given him "glowing praise." (NYC Patch)

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This Weekend in Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO:

• SATURDAY: Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center (1 p.m.)
• SATURDAY: Bilingual Drag Queen Story Hour in Dumbo Archway via Adams St. Library (2 p.m.)
• SUNDAY: Unlimited pizza and pizza-making sessions on Pier 6 (All-day)
• SUNDAY: Women's three mile run in Brooklyn Heights (9 a.m.)
• SUNDAY: Brooklyn Flea Market in DUMBO Archway (10 a.m.)
• SUNDAY: Middle Grade Fall Lit Camp 2021 at Powerhouse Books (5:30 p.m.)

Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO Patch Notebook

• "Curbside composting is back in Community Boards 1 + 2: Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Downtown Brooklyn, Boerum Hill, DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights." (Twitter)
• DUMBO, Brooklyn: "This week we're welcoming three new murals to the neighborhood - the latest project from the Downtown Brooklyn + Dumbo Art Fund." (Instagram)
• Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation: "Welcome CURÀA to #AtlanticAvenue! They offer high-quality, independent lab-tested CBD products. Stop by 450 Atlantic Avenue." (Facebook)
• Brooklyn Arts Council: "Our October Thrive Talk Webinars are presented in partnership with Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union, Grow Brooklyn, TD Financial Education, and Featured Artists. October 19 from 5 - 6:30 PM" (Facebook)

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• Office Furniture & Home Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale (October 16)
• Sustainable Home Fair at The Old Stone House (October 16)
• Boerum Hill’s Atlantic Avenue extension of Gowanus Arts event (October 16)
• Red Hook Paint and Sip (October 16)
• Celebrate Boss’s Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers And Gifts (October 16)
• Autumn Fest at Sands Point Preserve (October 17)
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— Dashiell Allen

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