🌱 Public Bank For Financial District? + Sunset Park Man Robbed

Hey, people of Sunset Park! Dashiell Allen here with today's Sunset Park Daily.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; mild. High: 53 Low: 52.

Here are the top stories today in Sunset Park:

1. Police released footage of a man sleeping in his car in Sunset Park, who was awakened and dragged out by a stranger who took off with his wallet, containing $300. Police say the incident took place last month at 712 62nd Street. (News 12 Connecticut)
2. The Police also released cellphone video showing a man hitting a woman on the R train as it arrived at the Court Street station. The NYPD wants more cops on the trains to increase safety. (News 12 Brooklyn)
3. The city finally provided clarity on Tuesday about the Middle and High School admissions process. In short–test scores and attendance won't be a factor in admissions, but grades and projects will, and arts schools will still hold admissions. Geographic priorities, by district and zone, remain in place. (Gothamist)

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Today in Sunset Park:

• Sunset yoga at Industry City (5:30 p.m.)
• Community Board 7 general board meeting online (6 p.m.)
• Live music: New Orleans-style brass at Industry City (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Fifth Avenue Committee recommends getting tested "before we celebrate" this year, now that we're only two weeks away from Christmas. (Facebook)
• Carlos Menchaca gave a sort of farewell speech as he adjourned his last meeting as chair of the Council Immigration Committee. "My time here reminded me of my childhood, growing up in a mix-status family," he said. "I saw my family in the families that came before this committee." (Twitter)
• Councilmember-elect Alexa Avilés joined a rally in the Financial District calling for a public bank in New York City. (Twitter)

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— Dashiell Allen