Newsletter BOX: News12 Brooklyn News Brief - City Council vote expected to override veto of Community Safety Act

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Thursday, August 22, 2013

The Latest Top Stories From News 12
	Vote expected to override Community Safety Act veto City Council members are expected to vote today to override Mayor Michael Bloomberg's veto of the Community Safety Act. The legislation consists of two bills born out of the stop-and-frisk controversy that would create further oversight of the NYPD.

	Democrats for mayor hold televised debate The seven Democratic candidates in the race for New York City mayor took the stage for their second televised debate. The politicians came out swinging Wednesday night, challenging each other on several hot-button issues.

	Family wants answers after woman dies in police custody The family of a Brooklyn woman who died in police custody last month is fighting for answers. A vigil was held Wednesday for 37-year-old Kyam Livingston, who was awaiting arraignment in her holding cell when she apparently began convulsing and begging for help.

	This Weekend in NYC Spoken Word: Open Mic Night Saturday, August 24 at 8 p.m.

	Store owners: Barclays Center a business boon Local business owners say the Barclays Center has done wonders for their revenue since the arena opened last September. Hundreds of musical acts have performed at the venue, bringing an influx of money and foot traffic to surrounding stores and restaurants. With the MTV Video Music Awards coming into town this weekend, the trend is likely to remain the same.