The Day: Violence at the Tillary Street Shelter and a Handcrafted Home in Clinton Hill

Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill.

It could be a blustery day as a nor’easter swings on down the coast. Despite the high winds, it should be incrementally warmer than yesterday with a high of 37 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. If you see anything funny fly by in the wind, be sure to share your photos with us on The Nabe’s Flickr pool.

• The Tillary Street Women’s Shelter is plagued by violent outbursts among residents, DNAinfo reported. The shelter provides services for women with mental illnesses, but has struggled with a rash of fights between residents since late December. Since then, police have been called to the shelter at least nine times to quell violent disputes. According to a spokeswoman from the New York City Department of Homeless Services, police calls to mental health shelters are common, due to the challenges of servicing the special needs of the residents.
• Two years after the Barclays Center opened to the public, a plan for community use of the arena is finally taking form, according to Brooklyn Bureau. As part of the Atlantic Yards Community Benefits Agreement, the arena will be rented out to eligible community organizations for at least ten events a year starting this September. Eligible groups include nonprofit organizations, public and charter schools, religious groups, hospitals and block associations. Groups that wish to participate in the program have until June 15 to apply to the Downtown Brooklyn Neighborhood Alliance. More information and rental applications can be found here.
• Looking to change up your apartment after a long winter? You might be inspired by Apartment Therapy’s profile on James Bolenbough’s Clinton Hill digs. A production designer for plays and television shows such as “Orange is the New Black” and “Mad Men,” Bolenbough spent the last year renovating his 540-square-foot apartment by hand, including unique features such as a tin-paneled ceiling and a retractable projector screen. For more photos, check out the full article and slideshow.