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The Day: Progressive Politics, Volleyball and a Modern Brownstone

The Day: Progressive Politics, Volleyball and a Modern Brownstone
As the vibrant green colors slowly fade from trees in Fort Greene Park, they will quickly be replaced by red and golden hues. (Photo by triebensee)
As the colors slowly fade from trees in Fort Greene Park, they’ll quickly be replaced by red and golden hues in the coming weeks. (Photo by triebensee)

Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill.

Though the heat hasn’t broken completely, the humidity should move out of the area after some storms later tonight, according to the National Weather Service. The clearing out should leave us with some beautiful weather for the weekend, so we’re wondering what we should get out and do. Have any suggestions for us, locals? Let us know in the comments or email us at TheNabe@TheNabe.me.

Here’s some more local news to start your day:

  • New York City Council is getting an influx of young, progressive members, after nine new members were elected in Tuesday’s primaries, the New York Daily New reported. The paper touts the new wave of politicians, including 35th District winner Laurie Cumbo, as a possible sea change for the council. The win for Cumbo, the founder of the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA), was noticed by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, which said on its Open Space blog that she will add a sorely needed voice for the arts to her new position. What do you expect Cumbo to concentrate on when she takes over the 35th District, locals?
  • You can show your support for the Long Island University Brooklyn women’s volleyball team on Friday and Saturday, when the team hosts the eighth annual Blackbird Volleyball Classic. The four top teams from the Northeast Conference will compete at LIU’s Steinberg Wellness Center, located at 161 Ashland Place. The matches, free to the public, begin 2 p.m. Friday and at 10 a.m. on Saturday. For more information contact Greg Fox at (718) 488-1018 or by email him at Greg.Fox@liu.edu.
  • Another local home was highlighted this week by Brownstoner as one of the better houses available in the area. The mid-19th century Italianate brownstone has undergone a thorough renovation, including installation of a modern kitchen and bathrooms. The upper floors may have lost some detail, the blog reported, but the owners didn’t tear out all the charm, leaving exposed brick and original elements of the parlor floor. Do you think the $3.65 million asking price is too steep?

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