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Hello Brooklyn! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See where eight new East Williamsburg buildings are quietly rising now
  • Police seek suspect after early-morning sexual assault in Park Slope
  • How could a city-run supermarket reshape Brooklyn's neighborhood grocery scene?

Also on today's calendar: We Have Fun: A Free Stand-up Comedy Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 79 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 87, low: 75. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Low-Rise Residential Buildings Underway In East Williamsburg, Brooklyn (newyorkyimby.com) — New low-rise residential projects are reshaping East Williamsburg, with eight Brooklyn sites adding or upgrading condo and rental buildings near the BQE and L and G trains. From Conselyea and Devoe Streets to Powers, Skillman, and Withers, construction ranges from gut renovations to nearly finished boutique condos, signaling ongoing development pressure and new housing options for nearby residents.
   

2. Police: Man pushes woman to ground, sexually assaults her in Brooklyn (abc7ny.com) — Police are searching for a man who allegedly shoved a 38-year-old woman to the ground and sexually assaulted her on 15th Street near 5th Avenue in Park Slope early Saturday morning. Neighbors say the area usually feels safe and are urging anyone who recognizes the suspect's description from surveillance video or fliers to contact authorities.
   

3. The Mayor's Grocery Plan Raises Concerns for Independent Grocers (bkreader.com) — Brooklyn shoppers and bodega owners could be affected by Mayor Mamdani's plan for city-owned discount grocery stores, as a future borough site is still under consideration. Independent grocers, many immigrant-run, are suing to block the program, warning subsidized stores selling staples 30% cheaper could undercut neighborhood businesses already squeezed by high costs.
   

4. Angela Yee Reveals Engagement to Tameek Floyd (complex.com) — Angela Yee's recent engagement news comes right after the seventh annual Angela Yee Day, the August 28 celebration officially declared in Brooklyn by former Mayor Bill de Blasio. The longtime radio host, now leading Way Up With Angela Yee, continues to be honored in her home borough with this yearly community-focused event.
   

5. Brooklyn dads build a back-to-school support network with Stroll Club (nbcnewyork.com) — A Brooklyn-based dads group called the Brooklyn Stroll Club is helping local fathers find community and parenting support as kids head back to school. Founder Joe Gonzales says the club's meetups, including a recent SoHo pop-up, give dads space to share challenges like potty training and work-life balance while building confidence for their children's school year.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Mis hermosas gatitas 1 año y 3 meses .
    Pienso que si agarras un animal es para toda la vida . (Nextdoor Bushwick N (Flushing-Dekalb))
  • Oh rainbow is the sweetest.
    This cat does not stop purring and just wants pets and love. (Nextdoor Bergen Beach (Ave M-72St))
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  • Macy's, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Lancome, Kings Plaza - Part Time in Brooklyn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brooklyn here.

Ok Brooklyn! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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