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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Burmese python drew officers to Coney Island's boardwalk
  • Two deadly shootings rattle East New York — what neighbors are saying
  • Stray bullet hits dog near Green-Wood Cemetery — what police know

Also on today's calendar: Free mini class & information session and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Burmese python confiscated at Coney Island after owner caught showing it to crowd (abc7ny.com) — A Brooklyn man's illegal Burmese python was confiscated after officers spotted him showing the large snake to a crowd, including children, near the Riegelmann Boardwalk in Coney Island. State environmental officials say Burmese pythons are banned in New York because they're dangerous to people and wildlife, and the man was ticketed while the snake was sent to Nassau County SPCA.
   

2. Deadly shooting near Brooklyn deli may be road rage, police say (nbcnewyork.com) — A 27‑year‑old man was shot and killed near a deli by Stanley Avenue and Crescent Street in East New York, Brooklyn, in what police suspect may be a road‑rage incident. Neighbors, already shaken by another recent fatal shooting of 17‑year‑old Ahmir Jordan nearby, are calling for more police presence as detectives search for suspects and ask the public for tips.
   

3. Police search for gunman after Brooklyn dog shot by stray bullet (nbcnewyork.com) — Police are still searching for the gunman who opened fire near Green‑Wood Cemetery in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, wounding a 7‑year‑old dog named Honey with a stray bullet. The shooting happened Wednesday evening near 31st Street and 5th Avenue, and while Honey is expected to recover after surgery, officers were back on the avenue Saturday night collecting evidence.
   

4. Bassett Beauty Bests Brooklyn: Riverhounds conquer Coney Island with all three points (pittsburghsoccernow.com) — Brooklyn FC fell 1–0 to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds at Coney Island's Maimonides Park, conceding on a late Sam Bassett free kick in the 81st minute. Despite several second‑half chances and a late push for an equalizer, Brooklyn couldn't break through, as both teams traded shots in a tight USL Championship Eastern Conference matchup.
   

5. Man once told he may never walk again departs from Brooklyn in his walk across America (news12.com) — A determined endurance athlete has just set off from the Brooklyn Bridge on a 75‑day walk across America, after once being told he might never walk again. Fergus Farrell, who survived a devastating spinal cord injury, is using his journey to raise money for spinal injury charities and to inspire others facing long odds in their own recoveries.
   

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  • A former theater and concert hall where rock legends Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix once played is being converted into housing in Manhattan's East Village.
    Neil Hershman, owner of frozen-yogurt chain 16 Handles, is converting the 10,000-square-foot commercial building at 105 2nd Ave. into residential use… (Nextdoor Bay Ridge (96St-Shore))
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    is this your pet? Pet was found on Aug 20 in the 14th st and 7th ave subway station For more details about this pet or to contact the finder, click… (Nextdoor Carroll Gardens)
  • Jetro / Restaurant Depot posted a job opening for Stocker - Produce in Brooklyn. Apply here.
  • Macy's, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - MAC, Kings Plaza - Full Time in Brooklyn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brooklyn here.

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