Today’s Links: A School Custodian Paints Murals in Classrooms, Activists Against Community Policing & More

A Fort Greene deli owner has been getting a pretty good public response to his storefront political signs protesting Trump’s immigration policy—though with the Supreme Court upholding the “Muslim ban,” he may need to add a couple more signs…

And far from Texas, a muralist without a wall is looking for somewhere in Brooklyn to paint a response the immigrant separation crisis plaguing our border—and beyond…

On the streets of Brooklyn, a legislative stalemate in Albany may mean speed cameras will be shutting down in the city, but that’s not the only way to combat traffic woes: a rubber speed bump to slow down turning Park Slope drivers has been getting mixed reviews—but will it keep Union Street safe?

Moving from rubber tires to rubber soles, Tom’s Shoes, famous for supplying footwear to kids in the developing world, will be heading to the super-developed world: they’re opening their first Brooklyn location in Williamsburg.

And speaking of development: Bushwick has raced up the standings in terms of Brooklyn’s priciest neighborhoods—which means some serious real-estate changes aren’t far away.

When neighborhoods change, the police presence often increases, say community activists. That’s why Equality 4 Flatbush recently launched a new #NoCommunityOccupation campaign to call attention to increased NYPD presence in gentrifying neighborhoods.

And taking it a step further, a Red Hook community group has condemned local cops for being the root cause of violence—a far cry from the generally positive narrative surrounding community policing.

Meanwhile, on the arts beat, a Bushwick custodian at P.S. 376 has kept his art dreams alive, painting murals for schoolkids in the classrooms he helps maintain.

Would-be professional dancers took center court at Barclay’s over the weekend to try out for the Brooklyn Nets’ dance troupe—the Brooklynettes, of course.

Looking for a Caribbean food fix this summer? Check out this review of The Islands, which survived the wrecking ball of development to land on its feet in a bigger location.

And just because it’s never too soon to think about Christmas, apparently: local pols are getting a jump on planning for the lights in Dyker Heights.