🌱 Spotlight On Montague Street + Teen With Gun Arrested

Morning, people of Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO! Dashiell Allen here with today's copy of theBrooklyn Heights-DUMBO Daily.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon shower in spots. High: 57 Low: 42.

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

1. What's happening on Montague Street? And why is it "perpetually drab"? Those are the questions posed in a long-form article that dives into why Brooklyn Heights's commercial strip isn't nearly as lively as it could be. Lincoln Restler, who grew up in the neighborhood, proposed taxing vacant storefronts. There's a lively discussion on Brooklyn Heights Blog about the article as well. (Curbed and Brooklyn Heights Blog)
2. A High School teen was arrested in possession of a "ghost" gun and $30,000 cash at the Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice in Downtown Brooklyn, according to police. (ABC7)
3. Here's 6 Brooklyn holiday markets worth checking out — including the DUMBO Flee holiday market and FAD BergenXCourt Holiday Market in both Boerum Hill and Cobble Hill. (Brownstoner)
4. New York City saw record low voter turnout in the mayoral and city council general elections last month, with only 23% of eligible voters casting a ballot. (Gothamist)

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Today in Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO:

• Brooklyn's Menorah Lighting and Concert with Chabad of Brooklyn Heights (5 p.m.)
• Tree lighting and pictures with Santa in DUMBO (5:30 p.m.)
• Opening reception: "Viva Cuba Viva! poster art of the revolution (6 p.m.)
• DUMBO first Thursday gallery walk (6:30 p.m.)
• Virtual Book Launch: Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• As it turns out Montague Street isn't entirely dead yet. The Olive + Garden Deli at 141 Montague Street is expected to open in January or February. (Instagram)
• Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation: "🎅 Join us this Saturday, December 4th for a Children's Party with Santa and Olaf! Decorate wooden ornaments for the Hoyt Street Garden Fence ❄️" (Facebook)
• PS8 PTA - Brooklyn Heights: "We are getting the warm fuzzy feelings just thinking about our Winter Warm Up event on December 11 from 11 am - 2 pm. We cannot wait to see you all there!" (Facebook)

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— Dashiell Allen

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