Inclusive Flood Insurance + November Ballot + Black Tie Ball

Good morning, Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Clouds and sun. High: 74 Low: 62.

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

1. A federal grant will promote `inclusive flood insurance' in vulnerable areas that were affected by Superstorm Sandy in 2012. The program, which is aimed at making flood insurance accessible to low and moderate income homeowners, will begin it's pilot project by contacting 50-75 households before expanding further. As a low-lying area DUMBO is at high risk for flooding and was hit hard by Sandy. (Brooklyn Daily Eagle)
2. You aren't just picking a new mayor: there are five new proposals on the New York ballot this November. If approved, the proposed measures would alter the re-districting process, guarantee New Yorkers the right to clean air and water, and allow for Election Day voter registration. (The City via NYC Patch)
3. The US Senate confirmed Breon Peace as federal prosecutor for the Eastern District Court of New York, located in Brooklyn. (New York Post)
4. Mayor DeBlasio hired three loyalists to join his administration as city agency commissioners. That includes Harry Guttman, appointed Transportation Commissioner in February, who was the treasurer of the mayor's 2017 re-election campaign. A Brooklyn Heights native, Guttman was previously placed on a panel to assess the fate of the BQE's deteriorating cantilever underneath the Heights Promenade. (The New York Times)

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Today in Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO:

• A Skate Play at Golconda Skatepark (1 p.m. and 4 p.m.)
• Brews at Brooklyn Commons, featuring Evil Twin Brewing NYC (4 p.m.)
• Chelsea Piers fitness class on Pier 2 Turf–advanced registration required (6 p.m.)
• Brooklyn Bridge Park conservancy's Black Tie Ball, outside at Pier 3–ticket required (6 p.m.)
• Brooklyn virtual game night (7 p.m.)

Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO Patch Notebook

• Act fast–the Montague St. BID's photo contest ends TODAY at NOON (Instagram)
• Brooklyn Bridge Parents: "We are launching a free book club with @mcnallyjackson at @citypointbklyn on the second Tuesday of the month starting 10/12 for Bklyn mamas. Rsvp in bio!" (Instagram)
• DUMBO Parents: "Superfine is celebrating 20 years - stop by this beloved DUMBO institution during its celebrations this week Wednesday to Sunday!" (Facebook)
• Center for Brooklyn History: "This week's Photo of the Week takes us to Brooklyn Heights, where 4-year-old Kimberly McEwen is ready to flip the switch at the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony." (Facebook)
• DUMBO, Brooklyn: "Zen moment for your day @konerbrounel" (Facebook)

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— Dashiell Allen

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