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Weather
• Sunny with a high of 39 degrees.

Top Stories
• Republicans blocked subpoenas for new evidence and witnesses as the start of the Senate impeachment trial ran past midnight.

• A Washington state resident is the first person in the United States to catch the deadly Coronavirus from China.

• The Supreme Court refused to consider a fast-track review of a lawsuit threatening Obamacare.

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Piano From Lucas Debargue Wed Jan 22nd 7pm Lucas Debargue will be performing a collection of original pieces that capture his signature sound. $25. National Sawdust, 80 North 6th St., Williamsburg.
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Brooklyn News
• An 11-year-old girl was killed, and a firefighter was seriously injured, during an overnight fire that destroyed a home in Midwood.

• A new speed limit has been imposed on two dangerous Brooklyn roadways.

• The city’s police union shared video of an out-of-service train fully covered in graffiti in Kensington.

Politics
• Jimmy Van Bramer has exited the special election for Queens borough president.

• In his budget address, Cuomo announced plans to overhaul Medicaid and cut local funds to face a $6.1 billion deficit.

Entertainment
• Alicia Keys has announced her first tour in seven years, and released a date for her new album.

• Harvey Weinstein’s 11th-hour bid to move the trial out of New York City was denied.

• In 1981, the final portrait of John and Yoko is on the cover of Rolling Stone.

• In 1968, chef Guy Fieri is born in Columbus, OH. He became known for driving his red Camaro across America for his television show.

Opinion
• Mara Gay writes in the Times that Hillary Clinton shouldn’t disparage Democratic candidates and disrupt party unity.

• The Post says Eric Adams’s comments show why he is unfit to be mayor.

In the Blogs
• Rafael Espinal’s exit from the Brooklyn borough president race has implications for the rest of the field.

• Kimchee Market on Greenpoint Avenue is closing for renovations and will reopen next month.

Trending in New York
• Fairway
• #ImpeachmentHearings
• #MoscowMitchCoverUp
• John Bolton
• Kansas

Scoreboard
• The Islanders (29-15-5) topped the Rangers (23-21-4) at MSG, 4-2.

• St. John’s (12-8) fell to Marquette, 82-68.

• The Knicks (12-32) host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers at 7:30 p.m.

• Derek Jeter is heading to the Hall of Fame, but fell one vote shy of being a unanimous choice.

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Bad Romance Live Show: Love Actually Thurs Jan 23rd 10pm The hosts of Bad Romance bring their brand of playful but incisive criticism to the rom-com classic “Love Actually.” Tickets. Union Hall, 702 Union St., Park Slope.
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Real Estate
• A tony townhouse in Brooklyn Heights was the priciest residential deal to go into contract last week.

• For Sale – 137 Beadel Street, Greenpoint – Two family brick on 3 levels.  1st unit is a 2 BR, 1 bath apt. 2nd unit has 3 BRs, 1 bath.  Full basement w/ 1/2 bath.  $1.1M. Capri Jet Realty. 347-450-3577

• For Rent – East New York/City Line - Updated apt features LR/DR combo, EIK, 3 BRs with closet space, 1 full bath. Hardwood flooring throughout, heat and water included.  $2,400/month. Carollo Rentals  718-366-6636 

• Sold – Canarsie – A seven-bedroom, three-bathroom, 2,760-square-foot house at 589 East 81st Street for $828,653. Zillow.

Business News
• Netflix added more paying subscribers than Wall Street expected as they face competition from Disney Plus.

• Fairway is planning to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and close all of its stores.

Events
• Flatbush – 12:30 p.m. – Public Advocate Jumaane Williams delivers inaugural “State of the People” address. Brooklyn College, 2900 Bedford Ave.

• East Williamsburg – 1 p.m. – Borough President Eric Adams attends ribbon-cutting for new restaurant Aura Cocina, and premiere of movie “Que Leones.” 315 Meserole St.

• Downtown – 3 p.m. – Borough President Adams hosts Peace Week 2020 10th anniversary ceremony. Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon St.

• Williamsburg - 7 p.m. – Piano from Lucas Debargue. National Sawdust, 80 North 6th St.

Weather
• Sunny and cold with a high of 31 degrees.

Top Stories
• A gunman shot and killed two police officers in a quiet neighborhood in Hawaii.

• Hundreds rallied over the weekend for the fourth Women’s March in New York City.

• Prince Harry broke his silence on Megxit, saying he had “no other option” but to step back from his royal duties.

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Census 2020 Fair Tues Jan 21st 4-8pm Did you know that Brooklyn is one of the areas most undercounted by the US Census? Find out how you can help Brooklyn Count 100%! Free – RSVP. LeFrak Center at Lakeside, 171 East Dr., Prospect Park.
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Brooklyn News
• A man was stabbed in the back during a brawl outside a steakhouse in Bensonhurst.

• An elderly man was blinded in one eye after being sucker-punched by a stranger in Crown Heights.

• The MTA is finally fixing double-charges at two Brownsville train stations that are connected.

Politics
• Michael Bloomberg unveiled a multi-billion dollar initiative to provide economic justice for African-Americans.

• The Brooklyn Democratic Party’s incoming leader is vowing to boost the machine’s bad finances.

Entertainment
• Here is the complete list of winners from this year’s Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards.

Weekend Box Office
• Bad Boys for Life: $59 million
• Dolittle: $22.5 million
• 1917: $22.1 million
• Jumanji: The Next Level: $9 million
• Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker: $8 million

• In 1980, President Carter calls for Olympics to be moved from Moscow.

• In 1952, guitarist Paul Stanley is born in NYC. Since 1973, he has played with this glam-rock group.

Opinion
• In a break with convention, the Times endorses both Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar for the Democratic primary for president.

• The Daily News says de Blasio’s new budget proposal restrains spending, but the payroll keeps growing.

In the Blogs
• The band GosT is coming to the Knitting Factory on February 12.

• Here’s a sneak peak at the new Brooklyn Heights restaurant Cardinal Mkt.

Trending in New York
• #SAGAwards
• 49ers
• #90DayFiance
• Rangers
• Robert De Niro

Scoreboard
• The Rangers (23-20-4) lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets, 2-1.

• The Islanders (28-15-5) fell to the Carolina Hurricanes in a shootout, 2-1.

• The Knicks (11-32) head to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers at 5 p.m.

• The Nets (18-23) host the Philadelphia 76ers at 3 p.m.

• LIU Brooklyn (9-9) visits Wagner at 4 p.m.

• St. Francis Brooklyn (8-9) heads to Mount St. Mary for a 7 p.m. showdown.

• NFL Conference Championships:
Kansas City Chiefs top Tennessee Titans, 35-24
San Francisco 49ers beat Green Bay Packers, 37-20.

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The 34th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mon Jan 20th 10:30am NYC’s largest public celebration welcoming all members of the community while bringing together world-renowned activists, public figures ad civic leaders, musicians and other performers. Free! Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave., Boerum Hill.
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Real Estate
• FBE Limited has purchased five properties in south Brooklyn for $57.5 million.

• For Sale - 5 Banner 3rd Terrace, Brighton Beach – Fully updated and renovated one family Bungalow w/duplex use.  2 BRs, 1 bath, new kitchen, finished basement.  $415,000. Exit Realty 917-945-9155

• For Sale – 2670 Mill Avenue, Bergen Beach - One family semi detached duplex has 3 BRs, 1.5 bath, new kitchen & baths, private driveway, 1 car garage.  $829,000. Bergen Basin Realty  718-763-4110

• Sold – Bay Ridge – A five-bedroom, three-bathroom, 2,730-square-foot house at 448 72nd Street for $1.149 million. Zillow.

Weekend Crime Roundup
• On early Saturday morning, inside a bodega at 532 Euclid Avenue in East New York, an unidentified man wearing a skull mask entered, approached a store employee, took out a handgun and demanded cash. The employee complied and the suspect left on foot with $500 cash. The store employee was not injured.

• On Sunday afternoon, 44-year-old off-duty police officer Pedro Vallecillo was arrested within the confines of the 66th Precinct. He was charged with assault.

Events
• Boerum Hill – 10:30 a.m. – The 34th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave.

• Prospect Park - Noon to 4 p.m. – Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Various Venues in the Park.

• Downtown – Noon – Borough President Eric Adams hosts “All Roads Lead to Brooklyn Borough Hall” youth event for MLK Day. 209 Joralemon St.

• Brownsville – 2:45 p.m. – Public Advocate Jumaane Williams delivers Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech as part of production of Theater of War. 127 Pennsylvania Ave

Weather
• Partly cloudy and windy. High of 49 degrees.

Top Stories
• Details of Jeffrey Epstein’s autopsy suggest he was murdered, says a pathologist.

• Attorneys general in 14 states, the District of Columbia and New York City are suing the Agriculture Department over food stamp rules.

• US troops were injured in an Iran missile attack last week, despite Pentagon initially saying there were no casualties.

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Rock & Roll Playhouse  Sun Jan 19th 12:30pm  Jazz for Kids.  $12  Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Avenue, Williamsburg
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Brooklyn News
• The recent rise in hate crimes sparked a movement to educate Brooklyn students about Jewish History.

• A woman struck and killed in Brooklyn after kicking open MTA bus door while it was moving.

• Rafael Espinal dropped out of the Brooklyn Borough President race.

Politics
• The Senate voted to approve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, and updated version of NAFTA.

• It also accepted the House’s articles of impeachment, making Trump the third president in history to go to impeachment trial.

Entertainment
• Demi Lovato was announced as the Super Bowl 2020 national anthem singer.

• Netflix is projected to spend more than $17 billion on content in 2020.

• In 1966 NBC Television green lights “The Monkees”.

• In 1922 TV actress Betty White is born in Oak Park, IL.  In 2010, at 88 years old, she became the oldest person to host this late night show.

Opinion
• The NY Post argues De Blasio’s sanctuary city policy is leaving NYC more dangerous by the day.

• The Daily News poses the risks of eliminating NY Regents diplomas concerning graduation standards.

In the Blogs
• Bushwick Daily highlights some good shows going on this weekend around the neighborhood.

• Early morning, a pedestrian was killed by a private sanitation truck in Bensonhurst.

Trending in New York
• #BlackSwan
• Eminem
• #BettyWhite
• #FridayFeeling
• Mac Miller

Scoreboard
• The Knicks (11-31) fell to the Phoenix Suns, 121 to 98.

• The Rangers (23-19-4) topped the Islanders (28-14-4), 3 to 2.

Weekend Sports Schedule
Saturday
• The Islanders face the Washington Capitals at 1 p.m.
• The Nets (18-22) play the Milwaukee Bucks at 6 p.m.
• The Knicks host the Philadelphia 76ers at MSG. Tip off is 7:30 p.m.
Sunday
• The Islanders take on the Carolina Hurricanes at 5 p.m.
• The Rangers host the Columbus Blue Jackets at 7 p.m.

NFL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Tennessee Titans @ Kansas City Chiefs, 3:05 p.m.
Green Bay Packers @ San Francisco 49ers, 6:40 p.m.

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Winter Mythology: Stories Around the Campfire  Sun Jan 19th  6-7:30pm  Long winter nights have inspired countless tales for passing time and staying warm by the fire. Share in this ancient tradition, and even spin a yarn of your own!  Fort Greene Park Visitor Center, 85 So. Oxford St,  Fort Greene
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Real Estate
• The multinational real estate investment trust Prologis is buying a Sunset Park warehouse.

• OPEN HOUSE – Sun Jan 19th 1-3pm. 296 Leonard Street, Williamsburg – Two family& store in perfect location!  1st floor is a commercial space, upstairs has 2 apts, each having 2 BRs, 1 bath & office space.  EIKs w/ SS appliances and dishwasher.  Unfinished basement w/ storage, massive 2 car garage.  $2.599M. Capri Jet Realty. 347-450-3577

• For Sale – 274A 9th Street, Park Slope - Brand new gut renovated multi family, brand new from roof to foundation. 5 BRs, 4.5 bath, kitchen w/ SS appliances, video intercom system w/ camera front & back.  $3.399M. Crifasi Real Estate.  718-782-4411

• Sold – Sheepshead Bay – A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,432 square-foot penthouse at 18 Lake Ave. for $695,000. Zillow.

Eating Out
• Williamsburg Airstream burger and soft serve truck Mister Dips is opening a permanent spot at the South Street Seaport.

• A new restaurant in Bed Stuy serves mostly vegetarian Mexican fare.

Restaurant ABC’s – Brownsville 
Grade A – Stumpy’s Spot, 777 Saratoga Ave. Evidence of mice; Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present; Hot food item not held at or above 140º F; Food not protected from potential source of contamination; Facility not vermin proof.
Grade B – Forde’s Sports Bar, 85 Dumont Ave. Evidence of mice; Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor; Facility not vermin proof.
Grade C – Karen Coffee Shop, 109 Belmont Ave. Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

Events
• Windsor Terrace – 9 a.m. – Active shooter response training. St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy, 241 Prospect Park West.

• Greenpoint- 6 to 8 p.m. – Movies Under the Stars: Aladdin (2019). McCarren Play Center, 776 Lorimer Street

Saturday
• Prospect Lefferts Gardens – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Winter Zoo Wonderland.  Prospect Park Zoo, 450 Flatbush Avenue
• Sunset Park – 12:30 p.m. – Rock & Roll Playhouse: The Music of Madonna for Kids.  Industry City, 220 36th St #2A
• Greenpoint – 2 to 6 p.m. – Beer, Bourbon & BBQ.  Brooklyn Expo, 72 Noble Street
• Park Slope - 8 p.m. – A Drinking Game presents: Legally Blonde.  The Bell House, 149 7th Street

Sunday
• Prospect Lefferts Gardens – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Winter Zoo Wonderland.  Prospect Park Zoo, 450 Flatbush Avenue
• Williamsburg – Noon – Rock & Roll Playhouse: Jazz for Kids.  Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Avenue
• Fort Greene – 6 to 7:30 p.m. – Winter Mythology: Stories Around the Campfire.  Fort Greene Park Visitor Center, 85 So. Oxford Street
• East Williamsburg – 8 p.m. – Screen Actors Guild Awards Watch Party.  Syndicated Bar & Theatre, 40 Bogart Street

Weather
• Cloudy with a high of 47 degrees.

Top Stories
• Massive protests broke out in Iran after Tehran admitted to unintentionally shooting down a Ukrainian plane, killing its passengers.

• Tens of thousands of people have evacuated as a small volcano near the Philippine capital violently erupted.

• A judge blocked New York state from enforcing a ban on flavored vaping products.

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“Medea” Jan 12th  – Feb 23rd A star-filled production of a bloody Greek tragedy starring Rose Byrne as Medea and Bobby Cannavale as Medea’s straying husband Jason. Tickets. Brooklyn Academy of Music, 651 Fulton St. @ Rockwell Pl., Fort Greene.
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Brooklyn News
• Two men were hurt, one critically, in a stabbing at Dyker Heights Park.

• Firefighters rescued an unconscious victim inside a burning building in Sunset Park.

• A U.S. Army member shot up his block with an AR-15 in Dyker Heights, claiming his wife cheated.

Politics
• Brooklyn Democratic Party boss Frank Seddio plans to step down this week.

• Zephyr Teachout is backing Adem Bunkeddeko in his challenge against Congresswoman Yvette Clarke.

Entertainment
• See the full list of winners from this year’s Critics’ Choice Awards.

Weekend Box Office
• 1917: $36.5 million
• Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker: $15 million
• Jumanji: The Next Level: $14 million
• Like A Boss: $10 million
• Just Mercy: $10 million

• In 1968, Johnny Cash performs at Folsom Prison.

• In 1977, actor Orlando Bloom is born in Canterbury, England. He is best known for playing Legolas in this movie series and Will Turner in this series.

Opinion
• Harry Siegel writes in the Daily News that all of Bloomberg’s billions can’t obscure a history of party switches and imperious behavior.

• The Times says New York’s wealthiest PTAs should share with its neediest schools.

In the Blogs
• Bklyner has a rundown of the business openings and closings in the borough.

• After 31 years in the neighborhood, Teresa’s Restaurant has closed for good.

Trending in New York
• Packers
• #CriticsChoice
• #RHOA
• #90DayFiance
• Russell Wilson

Scoreboard
• The Knicks (11-29) topped the Miami Heat, 124-121.

• The Nets (18-20) drubbed the Atlanta Hawks, 108-86.

• The Rangers (21-19-4) host the Islander (27-12-4) at MSG. Puck drops at 7 p.m.

• Clemson takes on LSU for the College Football Playoff national championship. Kick-off is at 8 p.m.

• NFL Divisional Round:
San Francisco 49ers beat Minnesota Vikings, 27-10
Tennessee Titans shock Baltimore Ravens, 28-12
Kansas City Chiefs rout Houston Texans, 51-31
Green Bay Packers edge Seattle Seahawks, 28-23.

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Screen Actors Guild Awards Sun Jan 19th 8pm Honoring the best achievements in film and television performances for the year 2019. Showing live in our bar – no tickets required! Syndicated Bar & Theatre, 40 Bogart St., East Williamsburg.
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Real Estate
• The U.S. Marshals Service is relocating its NYC offices to a 40,000-square-foot space at Industry City.

• For Sale – 87 Suydam Street, Bushwick – Six family home on 3 levels – each unit is a 2 BR / 1 bath.  Fully finished basement. $1.4M. Capri Jet Realty. 347-450-3577

• For Sale - 1483 East 22nd Street, Midwood – Beautiful 1,224 s/f single family duplex in move in condition has 4 BRs, 2 bath LR w/fireplace leads into DR. Full size kitchen w/marble countertops, sliding door that leads to read deck sun room. $888,000. Homes.com 833-252-8033

• Sold – Bay Ridge – A one-bedroom, one-bathroom, 990-square-foot co-op at 8502 Fort Hamilton Parkway for $371,000. Zillow.

Weekend Crime Roundup
• On Friday evening, an unidentified man entered a Chase Bank at 20 Flatbush Avenue in Downtown Brooklyn. He approached the teller window and produced a note demanding cash. The teller complied, and the man fled on foot with an undetermined sum of money.

• On early Sunday morning, police responded to a report of an assault in front of 2785 West 15 Street in Coney Island. Cops found 42-year-old James Santiago from the Bronx with numerous stab wounds. He was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. There are no arrests and the investigation is ongoing.

Events
• Downtown – 1 p.m. – MTA Long Island Rail Road to unveil lactation pod to accommodate mothers at Atlantic Terminal. Flatbush Ave. and Atlantic Ave.