🌱 Lincoln Restler Fights Antisemitism + Where To Go Sledding

Happy Saturday, people of Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO! Here's what's going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Cold with plenty of sunshine. High: 32 Low: 28.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO:

1. Recent anti-Semitic attacks in Brooklyn sparked outrage in many Jewish communities and led to a large protest organized by Republican Councilmember Inna Vernikov. But a different organization, Jews For Racial and Economic Justice, is taking a different approach. Recently it's been canvassing the Jewish neighborhood of Williamsburg with Councilmembers Lincoln Restler and Chi Ossé, educating the community on how to be by-standers. (Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
2. Here's 22 stories to look out for in 202 — ranging from Borough President Antonio Reynoso's support for community boards, to creating more bike lanes on bridges. There's also the gubernatorial election next spring and fall, and Mayor Adams's first year. (Brooklyn Paper)
3. Looking for ways to spend the snowy weekend? Brooklyn Bridge Parents has you covered. Some little-known spots to go sledding are Owl's Head Park in Southern Brooklyn, and Governor's Island has some great hills. (Brooklyn Bridge Parents)

Today in Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO:

• MulchFest chipping day at Brooklyn Bridge Park (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Here's the Snow Day ❄️❄️❄️ as seen from DUMBO. (Instagram)
• Kids at the Brooklyn Heights Montessori School enjoyed playing in the snow yesterday. ❄️⛄️ (Facebook)
• It's a "green light" weekend for the MTA. How exciting! (Brooklyn Heights Blog)
• The Metaphor Projects art exhibition, MAGIC reopens today, January 8th at 382 Atlantic Avenue. (Facebook)
• Former Councilman Stephen Levin tested positive for COVID on Thursday and is isolating at home. (Twitter)

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— Dashiell Allen