🌱 Brooklyn Patch: What You Need To Know Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hello all. I'm back with your new edition of the Brooklyn Patch newsletter. Keep reading for the most important things going on in town these days. Today's issue includes...

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But first, today's weather:

Cloudy; p.m. rain, breezy. High: 46 Low: 40.

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Here are the top stories today in Brooklyn:

1. THRIFTING IN BROOKLYN WITH ALEKA LANG AND JESS WONG (jenkemmag.com)
2. The Full List of James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Award Semifinalists (Bon Appetit)
3. Energy multinational Equinor starts wind-tech accelerator in Brooklyn (Crain's New York Business)
4. Snapple thieves stab deli owner in the back in Brooklyn, police say (PIX11 New York News)
5. Here Are the 2023 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef ... (Eater)
6. Southern Miss National Poster Show Exhibit Set to Open on Jan. 26 (The University of Southern Mississippi)
7. Southern Brooklynites blast MTA's proposed bus redesign ... (Brooklyn Paper)
8. Above The Curtain: A Brooklyn Flyman Looks Back on His Career (Brooklyn Reader)
9. Abena drops 'Your Love' (Caribbean Life)
10. In rare occurrence, Brooklyn landlord spends time in jail over ... (Gothamist)
11. Brooklyn deli owner stabbed, punched over stolen Snapple (1010 WINS)
12. Just Born celebrates a century of candy perfection (ConfectioneryNews.com)
13. Proposed Belmont Park renovation has labor, small business backing (Spectrum News NY1)
14. Vincent Monaco Obituary (1943 - 2023) (Legacy.com)
15. Jan 25 | Slaps Comedy Show (Patch)
16. ROBERT GOMER Obituary (1928 - 2023) - Forest Hills, NY - New ... (Legacy.com)
17. Louis Severe Obituary (1934 - 2023) (Legacy.com)
18. What's News, Breaking: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 (Brooklyn Daily Eagle)
19. NYC crime: Brooklyn community begs for justice after 17-year-old Nyheem Wright stabbed to death in Coney Island (WABC-TV)
20. Bruno's of Brooklyn proposing food truck park in Lee County (Wink News)
21. NYC Council Member Rita Joseph pushes for creation of anti ... (News 12 Brooklyn)
22. Brooklyn man nabbed for kidnapping woman, fatally setting her on fire (New York Daily News)
23. Reimagining Our Streets: Commissioners Rodriguez and Cumbo ... (nyc.gov)
24. Pair of bald eagles spotted nesting in Brooklyn sparks excitement in borough (CBS New York)
25. Legal notices: Jan. 12, 2023 (The Altamont Enterprise)
26. Jan 25 | Offboarding 101 (Patch)
27. Offshore Wind Innovation Hub Launches in Brooklyn, NY (The Maritime Executive)
28. Nicola Ligammari Obituary (1936 - 2023) (Legacy.com)
29. Joseph Agate Obituary (1947 - 2023) (Legacy.com)
30. No. 14 Bentley Hosts Saint Anselm in Battle for NE10 Lead ... (Bentley Athletics)

Today in Brooklyn:

From my notebook:

• BrooklynVegan: "Willie Nelson will celebrate his 90th birthday with a 2-day show featuring Neil Young, Sturgill Simpson, Snoop Dogg, Kacey Musgraves, and more. Details at link in bio. 📷 @jamesrichardsiv⁠ ⁠ #willienelson #neilyoung #sturgillsimpson #sno..." (BrooklynVegan via Instagram)
• BrooklynVegan: "Sex Pistols' Johnny Rotten and Sid Vicious have new action figure forms. Pre-order yours at link in bio.⁠ ⁠ #sexpistols #johnnyrotten #sidvicious #reactionfigures #actionfigures" (BrooklynVegan via Instagram)
• Brooklyn Children's Museum: "Celebrate Lunar New Year this Saturday at BCM! To mark the Year of the Rabbit, we've partnered with the New York Chinese Cultural Center and the Chinatown Community Young Lions for a day of workshops, art-making, lion dances, and more 🐰..." (Brooklyn Children's Museum via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, East Williamsburg (White-Boerum): "Last night a truck hit my SUB park in the coner of Seagle st & White st. - fender distroy bumper also mirro and the sorry thing is every body with a camara point to the accident and no one recordit this the secount time it happen to me t..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sheepshead Bay (Waterfront): "I have a real mystery. - I was waiting for a credit card to come in the mail. It never showed -so it was canceled and I requested a second one. While waiting for the second one, I checked my account and noticed that 2 charges were made o..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sunset Park West (Belt-59St): "I have an inversion table brand new not opened. - I would prefer someone to enjoy it or I’m going to toss it. It’s too big for my small apt." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, PLG (Nostrand-Winthrop): ""If you are kingdom citizen, then you are prosperity... - Understand something, prosperity is not, what you have. Prosperity is who you are. That's healthy, that's relationally, that's mentally, emotionally, financially, that's in every ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cobble Hill: "Does anyone have a great recommendation for a Geriatric/ Senior doctor for my 84 year old mother in law? - Appreciated 😀" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Boerum Hill (Schermerhorn-Bond): "Hi Neighbors! - Some of you may know Michael. He's a homeless man with a pitbull mix that hangs around Smith or Court St and is usually shaking a change cup. He's homeless, and while he does stay in a shelter he could use a little help. ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brooklyn Hts (Montague-Remsen): "Hi Neighbors, I am helping out friends who had a pipe burst in their home and they need to find a short term rental for February and possibly March while their house is being worked on. - They need a 3-4 bedroom in a luxury doorman buil..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Greenpoint (Franklin-Eagle): "Hey neighbors! - If any parents are looking for a paid baby sitter to enjoy themselves some free time or need any assistance, please feel free to reach out! References upon request ❤️" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Park Slope (12St-5Ave): "Lost VW car key fob - A Volkswagen car key fob fell out of my husband’s pocket a little over a week ago. He’s not sure exactly when it fell out of his pocket so the key could’ve been lost in South Park Slope, Green Point, or east William..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Park Slope (St Johns-6th): "Hi There 😊 if anyone is looking for a Dog And Cat sitter I’m available now and through the months of February, March, April, May, June, and July. - I also offer Mini Grooms and Full grooms for doggies when I sit for you. I do it all at ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Stuyvesant Hts (MGarvey-Lfyt): "https://fb.watch/igkzzXm6uO/?mibextid=2Rb1fB - I Miss My Dog King" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ocean Hill (Boyland-Marion): "🔥CALLING ALL ISLANDS & - ALL ISLAND LOVERS 🔥 WEDNESDAYS - THURSDAYS - FRIDAYS #CrazeeLyme #DuskTilDawnRestaurant #AfterWorkBachannal #CaribbeanAmericanCuisine #RumShopVibes #CaribbeanNetwork #CrazeeFlavaPromotion #MrsTriniNNoel #Wi..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Park Slope (St Johns-6th): "Hi All 😊 if anyone is looking for a Dog And Cat sitter I’m available now and through the months of February, March, April, May, June, and July. - I also offer Mini Grooms and Full grooms for doggies when I sit for you. I do it all at th..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, E Flatbush N (Clarkson-E NYAve): "🔥CALLING ALL ISLANDS & - ALL ISLAND LOVERS 🔥 *WEDNESDAYS *THURSDAYS *FRIDAYS #CrazeeLyme #DuskTilDawnRestaurant #AfterWorkBachannal #CaribbeanAmericanCuisine #RumShopVibes #CaribbeanNetwork #CrazeeFlavaPromotion #MrsTriniNNoel #Wild..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, N Side Willmsburg (Bedford-Grand): "Is anyone giving away moving boxes? - Would really appreciate some!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Crown Hts N (Atlantic-Rogers): "Keisha St Joan and guitarist - Marvin Horne preforms at current exhibition SIGHT / UNSEEN 587 Franklin Ave 347-446-5837 wwwmygallerynyc.com" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, East New York (Eldert-Sutter): "if anyone is looking for a reliable + affordable pet sitter (dogs & cats) or dog walker, i am available mondays and wednesdays after 1pm and friday thru sunday at anytime! - lets connect. (:" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, E Flatbush N (Clarkson-E NYAve): "🔥BIG SAVE THE DATE🔥 - #DestinationCarnival #AtlanticCityCarnival2023 #CarnivalWeekend #VendorsWanted #PlayAhMas #MasqueradersWanted #CaribbeanLife #Soca2DeWorld #WeekendCelebrations" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Clinton Hill (Willoughby-Wash): "Tip Tuesday: Headshots - It is a good practice to replace your business headshots every two years. Here is why: 📍Your audience wants to engage with the person in the photo. Nothing is worst when folks meet another you. 📍Keeping your a..." (Nextdoor)

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— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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