🌱 Engineer Charged In Death Of Sunset Park Worker + Wind Energy

Good morning, neighbors! Dashiell Allen here with a fresh Sunset Park Daily.

First, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds. High: 43 Low: 37.

Here are the top stories today in Sunset Park:

1. A civil engineer pleaded guilty for not addressing the conditions at a Sunset Park construction site in 2018 that led to a worker's death. The site had been compromised after extreme weather conditions. He's unlikely to face any prison time. (THE CITY)
2. The offshore wind developer Equinor opened its offices in Sunset Park's Industry City on Tuesday. In attendance was His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. The wind energy venture coming to Sunset Park is supported by local social justice and climate change organization UPROSE. (Brooklyn Daily Eagle)
3. Speaking of UPROSE, learn more about the multi-generational grassroots collective that was part of the successful effort to stop the Industry City rezoning in this profile written by student journalists. (City Limits)
4. The Sunset Park community celebrated last week as the Fifth Avenue BID lit its holiday tree and lit up the neighborhood. (Brooklyn Reporter)

Today's Sunset Park Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013)

Today in Sunset Park:

• Free Webinar for High School Students and Families from Huntington Learning Center (1 p.m.)
• Sunset Park Community Career Fair (3 p.m.)
• Live Comedy: Hamilton and Friends (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Don't forget to drop off toys at Marcela Mitaynes's Toy Drive – See flyer for information. (Instagram)
• Fifth Avenue Committee: "Take a free COVID test today. To find a test site near you visit NYC.Gov/COVIDTest or text "COVID TEST" to 855-48." (Facebook)
• Councilman Carlos Menchaca rallied yesterday for ferry service connecting Bay Ridge with Staten Island that would, "Support small biz across NY Harbor, Lower congestion on our streets, Save South Bklyn/ SI commuters time and money." (Twitter)

From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Add your business here

Events:

• Big Apple Circus is NOW OPEN in New York City! (December 12)
• Add your event

Announcements:

• Behind The Scoreboard – Ed Sullivan’s Huge Lesson For The World (Details)
• Add your announcement

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update! If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Dashiell Allen

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Sunset Park Daily? You can contact me at sunsetpark@patch.com.