🌱 'Rogue' Smoke Shop In The Heights + Adams Street Library Event

Morning, Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's what's going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Sunny. High: 51 Low: 45.

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

1. Brooklyn Heights residents are up in arms about a new "rogue" smoke shop, that they say is in violation of the neighborhood's historic landmarks designation due to its bright green neon sign. They are also concerned that the shop, located close to multiple schools including P.S.8, could be attempting to appeal to school-aged children. (Brooklyn Daily Eagle)
2. District 33's Jewish community is reeling from multiple anti-Semitic attacks over the past week, with renewed calls for a solution to hate crimes throughout the city. Recently on Wednesday police reported a Swastika drawn outside of a Williamsburg supermarket. (Brooklyn Paper)
3. The Adams Street Library in DUMBO (which is still closed due to heating issues) will hold a meeting Thursday for any community members interested in getting more involved in volunteering, as well as to learn about their upcoming programing. (Facebook)

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Today in Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO:

• Play "What the Butler Saw" from The Heights Players, at 26 Willow Place (8 p.m.)
• Comedy at DeKalb Stage presents "Belly Laugh," 445 Albee Square West (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Did you know the Adams Street Library regularly hosts online story times? (Facebook)
• Here's some local recommendations for day camp while public schools are closed over holidays. (Brooklyn Bridge Parents)
• A puppet theater festival is coming to St. Ann's Warehouse next week. (Twitter)
• The Brooklyn Heights Association reports that a local historian will soon be highlighting the neighborhood's often forgotten Black history–stay tuned. (Instagram)

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— Dashiell Allen