🌱 Sunset Park Daily: NYCxDESIGN Is On + Affordable Housing Lottery

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Diane Witek here with everything you need to know going on locally today.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with sun, some clouds. High: 69, low: 55.

Here are the top stories today in Sunset Park:

1. Taking place today through May 22, this year’s NYCxDESIGN includes new programming, such as a pop-up restaurant celebrating American design; a self-guided public art tour of temporary works on display across the city; and more. See what to do and see at New York City's biggest celebration of design. (6Sqft)
2. Officials announced Monday the affordable and supportive housing project, located at 50 Nevins St. in Brooklyn, is complete. The complex consists of 129 affordable units across two buildings. Currently, 78 of the units have been set aside for individuals on support services through a nonprofit. Units are available through the city's affordable housing lottery. (Patch)
3. On Friday, police said Peter Costello, 55, an e-bike rider, died in South Slope after his brakes locked and he slid underneath a 2006 Ford Econoline van turning left onto 21st Street. Doctors were unable to save his life. Costello had suffered head and body wounds, police said. (Patch)

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Today in Sunset Park:

• AP Spanish — High School of Telecommunication. (8 a.m.)
• MP2 grades due — High School of Telecommunication. (Noon)
• AP Biology — High School of Telecommunication. (Noon)
• PTA Meeting [Sunset Park High School] [Public calendar]. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Fifth Avenue Committee: "Join our Community Services team as a financial coach! Email your cover letter, resume and salary requirements with 'Financial Coach' in the subject line to jobs@fifthave.org to apply!" (Facebook)

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• Regina Opera presents 'La Boehme' with full orchestra. (May 14)
• Buying Into Brooklyn — Virtual Event. (May 17)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Diane Witek

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