‘Round Brooklyn: Captain America, Police Hoax, Assembly District Race & More

Make sure to stay cool during the unbearable New York heat this weekend. But first, take the time to catch up on some of the news happening outside of our neighborhood! We’ve pulled together some of the most interesting recent stories from our sister sites.

3-year-old hit with glass bottle & left bleeding during Sunset Park brawl, NYPD says. [Sunset Park Voice]

Park Slope babysitter saves her child, loses her leg, and now needs a home and childcare. [Park Slope Stoop]

Treyger: ‘Unreasonable’ Build It Back deadlines put homeowners at risk of being dropped from program. [Sheepshead Bites]

Is Rocco’s Calamari closure after 35 years a death knell for local mom & pops? [Bensonhurst Bean]

Today: weekend walks brings outdoor movie and dining to Cortelyou Road. [Ditmas Park Corner]

Ashes of Marvel Comics editor scattered over Captain America statue in Prospect Park. [PSS]

Neighborhood artist comes home to make her block a brighter place. [DPC]

Police hoax ‘officer down’ call sends cops to Sunset Park apartment. [SPV]

Billy Thai campaign draws powerful allies thanks to a common foe. [BB]

Same old answers, no relief from sewage backups and flooding. [SB]