‘Round Brooklyn: The Best Stories From Your Favorite Borough

With a long weekend ahead of you, now’s a great chance to catch up on some of the news happening outside of our neighborhood! We’ve pulled together some highlights from our sister sites this week.

Huge sharks were caught off Sheepshead Bay this weekend during an annual fishing competition. [Sheepshead Bites]

Here’s why Fort Greene and Clinton Hill are the best places to take a date. [Fort Greene Focus]

When young mom goes missing after stint in psych ward, family seeks answers. [Bensonhurst Bean]

Police say two ‘Persons of Interest’ identified in attempted rape on 16th Street. [Park Slope Stoop]

Sunset Park daycares failed to test water for lead, audit shows. [Sunset Park Voice]

Two women caught on camera swindling 88-year-old out of $6,000. [BB]

Construction crews barely finished working on the Coney Island Amphitheater in time to hold the first concert. [SB]

Freddy’s owner Donald O’Finn on Brooklyn’s bar and art scene. [PSS]

Cafe Paulette makes you feel right at home. [FGF]