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Friends of the Union County Library
Building and maintaining a public library was and continues to be a priority of the people of Union County. In 1934, the people started the first public library located in the Union County Courthouse. The New Albany Times reported, “Union County will have a public library.
Friends of the Union County Library
During the last two years a number of community people have made a great effort to restart the organization called Friends of the Library. We have officers of our organization, led by Janie Conway, and our regular business meeting time is the second Monday of the month at 10 a.m. at the library. We have a dedicated staff led by Sissy Bullock, our Head Librarian, who meets with us. Activities are evident the minute you walk into the library.
Battery EV Review: The Volvo XC 40 Recharge • 14850
We started our EV search in March of 2022. That year we also installed solar roof panels, a heat pump system, and a Level 2 EV charger for our garage. At that time the EV market was very hot and many dealers had markups, plus there was a wait of several months for a new vehicle, so it wasn’t uncommon for people to start bidding on the cars that were available on dealer lots.
Here's your Discover Tectoria recap
Welcome to this week’s Midweek Memo. In this issue, get the Discover Tectoria recap, learn about the latest in local earthquake detection technology, and see who made the shortlist for a global innovation award. By the way, if you're not already subscribed, you can sign up by clicking here. Victoria Tech Journal Presents: Diving into the Blue Economy at Discover Tectoria.
$16M Upgrade Coming To Kings County Hospital's NICU, BP Says
BROOKLYN, NY — A nearly $16 million upgrade on the way to Kings County Hospital has become the last multi-million-dollar project in Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso's plan to improve maternal healthcare in the borough. The borough president gave $15.63 million this week to the NYC Health + Hospitals Kings County facility to upgrade their newborn intensive care unit and mother-baby units, he announced Thursday.
Teen Lured For Modeling From Ohio Sex Trafficked In Brooklyn, DA Says
BROOKLYN, NY — A man who sex trafficked a girl he lured to Brooklyn from Ohio with the promise of a modeling career has been caught, according to prosecutors. Allen Barrington, 37, was arraigned Friday on sex trafficking charges, nearly two months after he first reached out to his 18-year-old victim online and told her he could help her in a nude modeling career, prosecutors said.
Black Women's Secret Society Needs Help Repairing Its Home In Bed-Stuy
BED-STUY, BROOKLYN — One of the country's first Black-led benevolent societies needs help to stay in its historic home in Bed-Stuy, according to a new fundraiser.
Skate Lessons, Margarita Class: Vanderbilt Open Street August Line-Up
PROSPECT HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN — Free skate lessons, margarita workshops and no shortage of live music is headed toProspect Heights' most popular Open Street to wrap up the summer months. The organizers of the Vanderbilt Avenue Open Street — which closes traffic on warm-weather weekends between Atlantic Avenue and Park Place — have revealed their line-up of events for August.
14-Year-Old Goes Missing In Crown Heights, Cops Say
CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN — A 14-year-old has gone missing in Crown Heights, according to police. Aunisty Elliot was last seen leaving her home on Prospect Place near Classon Avenue around 10:53 a.m. on Wednesday, police said. She stands approximately 5 feet 5 inches in height and has brown eyes, dark colored hair with purple highlights and wears glasses, police said. Elliot was last seen wearing blue jeans and black t-shirt.
Crown Heights Staple Barboncino Pizza Gets New Owners After A Decade
CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN — Crown Heights staple Barboncino is getting new owners after more than a decade in the neighborhood. But its new leaders have an important message for fans of the popular pizza joint. "Everything is remaining the same," a lawyer for the new owners told Community Board 8 members on Monday. "It's the same menu, it's the same staff, it's the same name.
Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Brooklyn Thursday
BED-STUY, BROOKLYN — A Brooklyn neighborhood will receive a visit from the highest ranking female official in the U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is headed to Bed-Stuy on Thursday. The VP will come to Restoration Plaza to make an announcement about her and President Joe Biden's investment in underserved communities, financial institutions and small businesses, according to public schedules. Find out what's happening in Bed-Stuywith free, real-time updates from Patch.
New Photos Show Crown Heights Subway Stabbing Suspect, Cops Say
CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN — Police have revealed new photos of a man they say stabbed someone aboard a 2 train earlier this week. The man is accused of taking out a sharp object and stabbing a 25-year-old while the two were riding a train south toward Sterling Street around 9:45 p.m. on Sunday, police said. The two men had been arguing, according to police. Find out what's happening in Prospect Heights-Crown Heightswith free, real-time updates from Patch.
MTA Considers Expanding Brooklyn's 3 Train To Gateway Center Mall
EAST NEW YORK, BROOKLYN — East New Yorkers could one day get a fast-track train to the Gateway Center Mall, according to transit officials. New documents show that the MTA is considering expanding the Brooklyn 3 line past its current end at New Lots Avenue station to Flatlands Avenue or the Gateway Center Mall, which is now only accessible by car or bus.
'Dirty Business': JFK Project Uses Waste Haulers Tied To Gambino Mob
NEW YORK, NY — Waste hauling just got a little bit cleaner. A waste-removal company with ties to the Gambino crime family was cited this week for illegally doing work at a massive reconstruction of John F. Kennedy Airport's Terminal Four, officials announced Wednesday.
Soul Food Chain 'Cornbread' Opens 1st NYC Location In Crown Heights
CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN — A new restaurant on Eastern Parkway is taking a more soulful approach to farm-to-table eating. The New Jersey-based chain "Cornbread: Farm to Soul" recently launched its first New York City location in Crown Heights, serving up its soul food favorites on the ground floor of a new building between Ralph and Bedford avenues.
Bed-Stuy Marching Band To Host Block Party, Battle Of The Bands Show
BED-STUY, BROOKLYN — A block party with its very own battle of the bands is on its way to Bed-Stuy next month. The Big Apple Leadership Academy for the Arts, known as BALAA, will kick off its first ever block party in August outside its headquarters on Gates Avenue, which it launched a fundraiser earlier this year to keep open. The all-day block party will include an open house at the academy, games, vendors, a DJ and a Battle of the Bands showcase from the HBCU-style marching band.
Bed-Stuy Pizza Slice Named Among Best In New York City: Ranking
BED-STUY, BROOKLYN — Though its film credentials may not hold up to a fact check, a pizzeria in Bed-Stuy's margarita slice has caught the eye of one of the city's top food critics. The pizza slice at Rocco Pizza III on Dekalb Avenue was named one of Eater food critic Robert Sietsema's "18 Favorite Pizza Slices" in the city. The list specifically ranked pizza joints where New Yorkers can grab an individual slice. Find out what's happening in Bed-Stuywith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Crown Heights Drug Dealer Who Shot Pregnant Bystander Gets 18 Yrs: DOJ
BROOKLYN, NY — A Crown Heights drug dealer who shot an innocent pregnant woman in the head will spend almost two decades in prison, according to prosecutors. Steven Bynum, 40, was sentenced Tuesday to 18 years for the 2017 shooting, which unfolded in East New York after a fight over drugs at the Kingsborough Houses, prosectors said.
$8M Plan To Reach Homeless In Stores, Banks And Other Non-Public Space
NEW YORK, NY — Banks, stores, ATM vestibules and other private spaces usually free of city outreach teams will now be reachable by volunteers helping the homeless, according to Mayor Eric Adams. The mayor announced Tuesday that more than 60 private companies have stepped up to fund 100 volunteers who, unlike city contracted workers, can approach homeless New Yorkers when they are in non-public spaces like retail shops and private plazas.
Man Behind East New York Sexual Assault Spree Gets 50 Years, DA Says
EAST NEW YORK, BROOKLYN — A man who went on a sexual assault spree in East New York in 2017 will spend 50 years in prison for the violent attacks, according to prosecutors. Keith Wiggins, 31, was sentenced Monday to 50 years to life in prison, nearly five years after he attacked three women at gunpoint in a matter of hours on the streets of Brooklyn, according to prosecutors. Wiggins, who is from Queens, had been convicted by a jury in March in the three attacks.
Man Stabbed Onboard Crown Heights 2 Train, Cops Say
CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN — A man riding a 2 train in Crown Heights was stabbed on Sunday, according to police. The 25-year-old was riding the train south toward Sterling Street station around 9:45 p.m. when he and another straphanger started to argue, police said. The other man took out a sharp object and stabbed the man in the head and torso, police said. Find out what's happening in Prospect Heights-Crown Heightswith free, real-time updates from Patch.
'Goodfellas' Actor Paul Sorvino Dies At 83: Report
BROOKLYN, NY — Legendary actor and Brooklyn native Paul Sorvino has died at 83 years old. The "Goodfellas" and "Law & Order" star died Monday morning in Indiana of natural causes, his publicist told AP News. "Our hearts are broken, there will never be another Paul Sorvino, he was the love of my life, and one of the greatest performers to ever grace the screen and stage," his wife, Dee Dee Sorvino, said in a statement.
Bed-Stuy COVID Rates Rise As Subvariant Spreads: What To Know
Skip to main content Bushwick, NY Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY Brownsville-East New York, NY Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY Park Slope, NY Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY Gowanus-Red Hook, NY Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY New York Top National News See All Communities BED-STUY, BROOKLYN — A highly contagious sub-variant is fueling an uptick in COVID-19 cases across the country, including in Bed-Stuy.
Man In Critical Condition After Belt Parkway Crash In East NY: Cops
BROOKLYN, NY — A man is fighting for his life after he was hit by his own car on the Belt Parkway in East New York, according to police. The crash unfolded as the 29-year-old driver was standing outside his disabled Toyota Camry in the left lane of the highway near Fountain Avenue just after 12:30 a.m. on Friday, according to police. Soon, a person in a Honda trying to go around him stopped behind the car, police said.
Person Hit By Train At Marcy Avenue, J And M Lines Halted: MTA
BROOKLYN, NY — A person was hit by a train at Marcy Avenue station Monday morning, halting two subway lines during rush hour, according to transit officials. The person was hit at the Williamsburg station around 9 a.m., according to MTA alerts. Details were not immediately available about the person's condition. Find out what's happening in Bed-Stuywith free, real-time updates from Patch. The incident stopped J and M service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, officials said.
Bike-Riding Thief Snatches Purses From Women In Brooklyn, Cops Say
BROOKLYN, NY — A bike-riding thief has been snatching women's purses throughout Central Brooklyn, according to police. A man — who sometimes rides with a friend — has grabbed four purses from his bike in Crown Heights, Fort Greene, Williamsburg and Downtown Brooklyn since late June, including three robberies in a single day, according to police.
Brothers Launch 'Hacker House' For Black Entrepreneurs In Bed-Stuy Original
BED-STUY, BROOKLYN — A new "Hacker House" started by brothers in Bed-Stuy last week could be home to the world's next big start-up. Brothers Rusty and River Fields launched "RHouse" in a brownstone on Bainbridge Street as a way to give Black engineers, creatives, and entrepreneurs a place to express themselves by launching what is known as Web 3.0 startups, named for the third "evolution" of the internet.
NYC Weekend Travel Guide: How To Get Around The City July 23-24
NEW YORK CITY — Whether staying in the city or hopping off to the beach — rerouted subways, street closures and train delays are ready to disrupt New Yorkers weekend travel plans. Patch is here to help. We've put together everything you need to know to get to your weekend excursions (relatively) unscathed. Scroll through our guide to find subway service changes, Metro-North and LIRR disruptions, streets closed for weekend events and even how to get ticket deals to the beach.
160 Affordable Apartments Up For Grabs In Bedford Union Armory Complex
CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN — A slate of apartments in the new Bedford Union Armory complex have hit the city's affordable housing lottery, records show. The 160 studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments are found in the new building at 1101 President St., the larger of the two residential complexes planned for the redevelopment project, according to records and reports. The units will go to those making as little as $18,515 per year.
Demo Crews Ordered To Stop After Bed-Stuy Mansion Already Gone: DOB
BED-STUY, BROOKLYN — The rapid demolition of a beloved mansion in Bed-Stuy has been deemed unsafe by the city — but only after the three-story building was already torn down, according to city records. Department of Building inspectors issued a stop work order at 441 Willoughby Ave.
Bed-Stuy Shooting Sends Two Men To The Hospital, Cops Say
BED-STUY, BROOKLYN — A midnight shooting on Gates Avenue sent two people to the hospital overnight Thursday, according to police. Shots rang out in front of a Gates Avenue building between Lewis Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard around 12:15 a.m., according to police. A 21-year-old man standing in front of the building was hit in the abdomen when he heard the shots and turned around, police said. A 25-year-old standing in front of the building was hit in the foot, according to police.
Man Beaten Unconscious By 2 Attackers In Brownsville, Cops Say
BROWNSVILLE, BROOKLYN — A man was beaten unconscious at a public housing complex in Brownsville earlier this month, according to police. Police released photos late Thursday of a suspect in the assault, which unfolded just before 4:30 p.m. on July 8 at the Langston Hughes Houses, according to police. A 58-year-old man was walking in the lobby of the New York City Housing Authority development when a man started punching him, police said.
Democratic Leaders Tour NYC Amid Search For Next Convention Spot
NEW YORK, NY — A tour around the Big Apple that kicked off Thursday could be the difference between hundreds of millions of dollars for the city — or a familiar political rejection. Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul will join forces the next few days to wine and dine national Democratic leaders in a bid to convince the political big-wigs to hold the 2024 Democratic National Convention in New York City.
Prospect Park Reimagines How To Use Historic Museum In Event Next Week
PROSPECT PARK, BROOKLYN — An event next week will help Prospect Park figure out how to revamp its historic museum, which it is reimagining to recognize property's role as a site of slavery. The event, slated for next Thursday at the Lefferts Historic House, will include an exhibit of Brooklyn-based artists curated by Jamel Shabazz, who has documented Prospect Park for more than four decades.
Developer Moves To Demolish Bed-Stuy Mansion Awaiting Landmarks Vote
BED-STUY, BROOKLYN — The fate of a historic Bed-Stuy Mansion hung in the balance Thursday morning as locals rushed to stop constructions crews that quietly appeared at the site with a demolition permit, according to officials and city records. The owner of 441 Willoughby Ave. — currently being considered for historic landmark status with support from Hollywood actor Edward Norton — received a demolition permit on Tuesday and had scaffolding up by Thursday, Building department records show.
Elderly Man Goes Missing In Brownsville, Cops Say
BROWNSVILLE, BROOKLYN — An elderly man has gone missing in Brownsville, according to police. Hobert Wynn, 85, was last seen on Tuesday leaving his home on Rockaway Avenue near Lott Avenue around 11 p.m., police said. He is described as being bald, standing approximately 5 foot-3 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds and has a thin build, brown eyes and a goatee, police said. Wynn was last seen wearing black shorts, a multi-colored button up lumber jack shirt and black shoes with white soles.
$11M Brooklyn Birthing Center To Combat Maternal Mortality, BP Says
BROOKLYN, NY — A hospital that spurred concern about maternal mortality rates in the Black community will get $11 million to build a new birthing center aimed at improving its services, according to the borough president. Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced Tuesday that he will give all $45 million of his capital funding this year to improving maternal healthcare at Brooklyn's public hospitals, starting with an $11 million birthing center at Woodhull Hospital.
NYC Buildings Cut Power To Stave Off Blackouts During Heat Wave: Mayor
NEW YORK, NY — As temperatures creep up in New York City, more city buildings than ever will turn down their energy use in the hopes of staving off blackouts common in heatwaves, the mayor announced. Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday that a city program cutting energy in public buildings during heat waves has expanded to include 555 facilities, 90 of which were added in the last few years.
Flatbush Ave Eatery Named Among NYC's Best Italian Restaurants: Report
PROSPECT HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN — A Flatbush Avenue eatery has been named one of the 20 best Italian restaurants in the city, according to Eater. Fausto — found on the border of Prospect Heights and Park Slope near Eighth Avenue — was chosen this week for Eater's ranking of "New York City's 20 Top Italian Restaurants." The foodies praised both old and new sit-down restaurants that have mastered the art of Italian cooking. More than half of the list was found in Brooklyn.
Lifeguard Shortage Makes Bed-Stuy's Kosciuszko Pool No-Go For Regulars
BED-STUY, BROOKLYN — A national lifeguard shortage spurring long wait times and closures across city pools hasn't spared Bed-Stuy's only public swimming spot — making it a no-go for regulars who typically rely on the pool for exercise. Neighbors already disappointed by the removal of lap swimming times announced at the start of the season say crowded conditions have made it difficult, or impossible, to exercise in Kosciuszko Pool even during regular hours.
Suspect Revealed In Brownsville Shooting That Hurt 4: Cops
BROWNSVILLE, BROOKLYN — Dramatic video and photos have revealed a suspect in the Brownsville shooting this week that hurt four people, including a teenager, according to police. Video shows the moment the shooter opened fire near Rockaway and Livonia avenues around 8 p.m. on Sunday, according to police. Find out what's happening in Brownsville-East New Yorkwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
4 SummerStage Concerts To Be Held In Bed-Stuy This Week: What To Know
BED-STUY, BROOKLYN — Herbert Von King Park will transform into a concert venue this week as the citywide SummerStage series makes its way to the neighborhood. Four concerts in the outdoor concert series will be held in the park between Thursday and Sunday, marking the first time since the coronavirus pandemic that SummerStage will set up neighborhood park performances. The SummerStage outdoor festival has set up nearly 100 free and benefit shows across the city for its 2022 season.
Tickets To Go On Sale For Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Holiday Light Show
BROOKLYN, NY — A massive holiday light show that sent New Yorkers flocking to the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens last year will return this holiday season — and tickets are about to be up for grabs. Tickets for the "Lightscape" exhibit, which sold out in its first year in 2021, will go on sale to the public on Thursday. Botanic Garden members got their chance to snag tickets starting July 14.
Critics Of Encampment Sweeps Partner With Mayor On New Outreach Plan
NEW YORK, NY — The very advocates who criticized Mayor Eric Adams for sending teams to clear homeless encampments have partnered with the city on a new outreach plan — though they haven't convinced the mayor to stop his own. Civil rights attorney Norman Siegel, Coalition for the Homeless founder Robert Hayes and other advocates announced Tuesday that they will work with the city to set up new volunteer teams aimed at helping "hard to reach" homeless New Yorkers get off the streets.
Crew Member Shot, Killed Near 'Law & Order' Set In Brooklyn: NYPD
NEW YORK CITY — A contract worker on a "Law & Order" set in Brooklyn died Tuesday in a shooting near where the NBC show filmed, police said. NYPD officers found a 31-year-old man sitting in a car with several gunshot wounds to his head and neck about 5:15 a.m. on North Henry Street near Norman Avenue in Greenpoint, authorities said. Medics rushed the man to Woodhull hospital, where doctors pronounced him deceased. Find out what's happening in New York Citywith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Woman Dies In Crash On Belt Parkway In East New York, Cops Say
EAST NEW YORK, BROOKLYN — A woman died in an early morning crash on the Belt Parkway in East New York on Tuesday, according to police. The 35-year-old woman was driving her Mercedes SUV east on the highway near the Erskine Street exit when, for an unknown reason, she fell from the car and into the road, police said. Her Mercedes continued forward for 500 feet before crashing into a tree, according to police.
12 And 13 Year Old Sisters Go Missing In Brownsville, Cops Say
BROWNSVILLE, BROOKLYN — Two young sisters have gone missing from the Howard Houses in Brownsville, according to police. Clarissa Jackson, 12, and Kassandra Jackson, 13, were both last seen leaving their home on Mother Gaston Boulevard near Glenmore Avenue around 3 p.m. on Saturday, according to police. Clarissa stands around 5 feet tall, weighs 110 pounds and has brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing a gray tank top, blue pants, and black sneaker, police said.
Man Gets 15 Years In Prison For Fatal East Flatbush Shooting, DA Says
BROOKLYN, NY — A Brooklyn man who gunned down a friend of his sister's boyfriend in East Flatbush in 2019 will spend 15 years in prison, according to prosecutors. Taliby Kaba, 24, was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty earlier this year to the shooting, which killed 23-year-old Kenny Joseph, prosecutors said. "This senseless act of violence took the life of a young man," District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said.
Weigh In On Flatbush's Bike Lane Expansion In This DOT Survey
BROOKLYN, NY — Brooklynites have the chance to weigh in on more than a dozen new bike lanes headed to Flatbush and East Flatbush in a new survey. The survey — shared Monday by Councilmember Rita Joseph — is the latest in a years-long plan to expand the borough's bike lane network in Community Districts 14 and 17, which extend from the lower end of Prospect Park to Midwood.
Man Fatally Stabbed Inside Prospect Park, Cops Say
PROSPECT PARK, BROOKLYN — A man was fatally stabbed inside Prospect Park early Monday morning, according to police. The 37-year-old man was found stabbed multiple times in his torso and arms near the Grand Army Plaza entrance of the park around 2:30 a.m., police said. He was rushed to the hospital, but did not survive his injuries, police said. Find out what's happening in Prospect Heights-Crown Heightswith free, real-time updates from Patch.
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