🌱 Vaccine News + City Lacks Black-, Hispanic-Owned Businesses

Good morning everyone, happy Wednesday. Here's the day's top stories around Sunset Park.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High: 43 Low: 32

Here are the top stories today in Sunset Park:

1. A new study says New York City needs to help create 10,000 new Black and Hispanic-owned small businesses. It cites that, while Black and Hispanic communities make up over 50% of New York City's population, they represent only 10% of its businesses. (BK Reader)
2. Shortly after celebrating its 125th anniversary, a patron checked out the billionth book at the Brooklyn Public Library, the novel The Time of Green Magic. (NYC Patch)
3. Some New York City restaurant workers are "frustrated" by Mayor de Blasio's vaccine mandate for private-sector workers. Leaders in the industry say they weren't consulted before it was announced. (Gothamist)

Today in Sunset Park:

• Toy collection drop off at Marcela Mitaynes's Assembly office (12 p.m. - 5 p.m.)
• Sunset yoga (5:30 p.m.)
• Wednesday Live Music: Jam Session (6 p.m.)

Sunset Park Patch notebook:

• Fifth Avenue Committee: "Apply for the Home Energy Assistance Program to get help paying the cost of heating your home. Call FAC's Community Services today at 347-844-0220." (Twitter)
• Check out Art Cake art gallery in Sunset Park's latest exhibition: "Still Lives and Dioramas, a solo exhibition featuring new works by Ethan Ryman." (Twitter)
• "Bay Ridge Community Development Center's Fresh Produce Giveaway returns this Saturday at our center! Time: 11 am - 1 pm. Location: 9818 Fort Hamilton PKWY Brooklyn, NY 11209." (Twitter)

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