Putnam Triangle Debate Heating Up Again: One of "5 Things You Need To Know Today"

1. FACT (Fulton Area Coming Together) is hosting a screening of their 20-minute video on the controversial Putnam pedestrian plaza today at 7 p.m. The creation of the FAB (Fulton Area Business Alliance) supported plaza has been a in the community . Whether you’re for or against Putnam Plaza, everyone is welcome to stop by. The screening will be located at St. John FBH Church at 1016 Fulton St bet. Grand Avenue and Irving Place. Look for a poll on this topic later today.

2. It’s BYOD or in other words, Bring Your Own Drum for percussion classes today at 77 Clinton Ave (bet. Park Avenue and Myrtle Avenue). Class is from 7-8:30 p.m. and it’s $12.

3. Community Board 2 is having a general meeting today. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon St. (on the corner of Court Street).

4. In case you missed it, Downtown Brooklyn Partnership , Director of Special projects for Two Trees Management Company Tucker Reed. “Tucker is well positioned to lead the Partnership and the ongoing transformation of Downtown Brooklyn as it continues to seek new investment, create jobs and prepare the area for an even greater influx of new residents,” said Alan Fishman, co-chairman of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership’s Board of Directors, in a statement.

5. All alternate side parking rules are in effect today.