Brooklyn Book Festival alert: Scammers are targeting authors, publishers: The Brooklyn Book Festival is alerting authors and publishers to not be taken in by scammers posing as staff or representatives of the annual book fest, which takes place Sept. 20-28.

NYC unveils 10-year, $4 billion BQE rehab plan: The landmarked Promenade, which is under the purview of the city’s Parks Department, would be repaired in phases so a portion could remain open and accessible at all times. “We know how valued an asset the Promenade is to the community and the city at large,” DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn said.

What porn shows us about the future of work: Because demand for it is both relentless and intensely personal and because it lives at the frontier of technology, privacy, payments and distribution, pornography has encountered every major disruption before more “respectable” businesses do.

New York woman charged with plotting to set off explosives at state Capitol, kill lawmakers: Jessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, had been under surveillance for more than a month as she communicated with at least one confidential informant posing as an ISIS facilitator, according to a criminal complaint.

Kings Highway F station gets new elevators: One of the elevators connects the street to the mezzanine, while two additional elevators connect the mezzanine to the Manhattan-bound and Coney Island-bound platforms. A conference was held at the station.

Burlington and grocery chain will occupy former Century 21 site in Bay Ridge: Following years of proposals and rumors, the future of the former Century 21 department store in Bay Ridge has been revealed.

Former candidate for NYC public advocate pleads guilty to wire fraud: The proceeding was held before United States Magistrate Judge Vera Scanlon. Angela Aquino faces a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.

Mamdani sues NYC Council to block $10K payments for teacher aides: The lawsuit comes after the mayor said a newly enacted City Council bill violates state labor law. (The City Reporter)

Our world in photos: Rides, runners, races and more.

"Man ticketed after showing off illegal Burmese python on Coney Island boardwalk" (Gothamist)

"Maniac fires wildly on Brooklyn street, shooting dog that miraculously survived" (New York Post)

"Weigh in On NYC’s New Designs For Long-Loathed Sidewalk Sheds" (City Limits)

READ: “The End of the European Summer: As extreme heat overwhelms the Continent’s great cities, they are racing to transform themselves for a climate that they were never built to withstand.” (The New Yorker)

DRINK: Brooklyn Brewery is hosting its last day party at its Williamsburg location on Saturday. (Eater)

CARTOON: Mickey Mouse at the podium. (Brooklyn Eagle)

LIVE: "Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn" (NYT)

“Classical Gas” composer Mason Williams

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee

“Three Men and a Baby” star Steve Guttenberg, who was born in Brooklyn

“Chappelle’s Show” star Dave Chappelle

“Harry Potter” star Rupert Grint

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