The Day: NYPD Gun Training and a Hall of Famer in Fort Greene

Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill.

Spring is here, and Mother Nature is reinforcing the change of season with temperatures reaching the mid-50s this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. If you make it out to take in the fresh air and sunshine, don’t forget to grab some photos and share them in The Nabe’s Flickr group.

• Brownstoner highlighted another neighborhood gem on Washington Avenue that has an unseen past. The two houses, currently at 351 and 353 Washington, were originally built as one brick Italianate at 353 in 1860. By 1922, Colonial Revival style was popular and the owner had the entire original façade removed, before paying for the Federal façade currently on the entire building. The addresses became part of the Clinton Hill Historic District in 1981.
• Ever wondered how police are taught to handle their guns? The 88th Precinct will demonstrate the NYPD firearm training simulation, an interactive computer program used to train officers, at 7 p.m. tonight. Head to the Atlantic Terminal Community Center at 501 Carlton Avenue to see the program in action, or call the 88th Precinct Community Affairs office at (718) 636-6526 for more information.
• You can meet the Hall of Fame sports mascot Mr. Met this Sunday at Long Island University Brooklyn’s Wellness and Fitness Day. The day will also include sports clinics led by LIU coaches and athletes for children 6 and up, as well as medical screenings and information on wellness and healthy food choices. For more information or to RSVP, contact Michael Randazzo at (917) 605-5624 or Michael.Randazzo@liu.edu.