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Weather
• Cloudy with a high of 79 degrees.

Top Stories
• Two officers were shot in Louisville during protests after only one of the cops involved in the death of Breonna Taylor was indicted.

• Meanwhile, protests broke out in Manhattan and outside the Barclays Center after the grand jury’s decision was announced.

• Three MTA workers allegedly boozed, napped and watched TV in a secret man cave they built underneath the tracks at Grand Central Terminal.

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Brooklyn News
• Two yeshivas have been shut down as COVID-19 cases rise in south Brooklyn.

• A Brooklyn straphanger attacked another passenger when she tried to intervene while he was stealing a backpack.

• The demise of the Industry City project in Sunset Park could jeopardize future development projects in New York Cityl.

Politics
• Meet Zohran Mamdani, Astoria’s newest representative and an avowedsocialist.

• President Donald Trump called the grand jury’s decision to only indict one of the cops in the death of Breonna Taylor “really brilliant.”

Entertainment
• “Cake Boss” star Buddy Valastro mangled his hand in an accident in his home bowling alley.

• Here’s the best movies and shows disappearing from Netflix in October.

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• In 1983, this song by Culture Club would go on to become a #1 hit in 16 countries worldwide.

• In 1976, wrestler Stephanie McMahon is born in Hartford, Connecticut. She is the daughter of this man, who is the CEO of the WWE.

Opinion
• The Daily News blasts City Council members for sinking the development project at Industry City, calling them “job-killers.”

• A columnist for Slate says Obamacare might survive even if the president does appoint a new justice to the Supreme Court.

In the Blogs
• A massive message to the governor and mayor has been painted on a Williamsburg street.

Trending in New York
• #BlackLivesMatter
• Tyler Herro
• #BreonnaTaylorMatters
• Tatum
• Gigi

Scoreboard
• The Mets fell to the Rays, 8-5. The Mets (25-31) begin their final series of 2020 in Washington against the Nationals. First pitch is at 6:05 p.m.

• The Yankees were pounded by the Blue Jays, 14-1. New York (32-24) plays one more against Toronto at 6:37 p.m.

• The Dolphins (0-2) and Jaguars (1-1) meet on Thursday Night Football. Kick-off is at 8:20 p.m.

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Real Estate
• Brooklyn home sales are surging as the Manhattan market struggles.

• OPEN HOUSE – Sat Sept 26th 12-2pm. 61-32 Palmetto Street, Ridgewood – Two family offers 6 rooms over 5 w/ full basement. Close to transportation. Nice backyard. $998,000 CB Kueber Realty 718-628-0100 

• OPEN HOUSE – Thurs Sept 24th 6-7pm & Sun Sept 27th 2-4pm – 420 64th Street, Unit PH2, Bay Ridge – Renovated 1 BR Penthouse. Private keyed elevator, shared roof deck w/ views. $549,000 Capri Jet Realty. 347-450-3577

• Sold – One-bedroom, one-bath, 775-square-foot apartment at 205 Clinton Avenue in Clinton Hill for $642,500.

Style & Fashion
• A racy underwear ad has critics charging it promotes Satanism.

• Twenty-five years, Gwen Stefani looks back on the music video that shaped her ’90’s style.

Events
• Bed-Stuy – 11 a.m. – Borough President Eric Adams and Fresh Direct host food giveaway. Bethany Baptist Church, 460 Marcus Garvey Blvd.

• Downtown – Noon – Adams to host meeting to discuss ways to advance nutrition education amid COVID-19 crisis. WATCH

Weather
• Mainly sunny with a high of 82 degrees.

Top Stories
• The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 has topped 200,000, by far the highest in the world.

• The House passed a stopgap spending bill to avoid a partial shutdown of the government before the election.

• The MTA board will formally ban pooping on city buses and subways.

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Brooklyn News
• The developers behind the Industry City rezoning have pulled their proposalafter local officials came out against the project.

• City health officials are warning of the “Ocean Parkway cluster” of COVID-19 cases in south Brooklyn.

• Firefighters battled a brush fire that broke out in Bath Beach.

Politics
• Cindy McCain, the late John McCain’s widow, has endorsed Joe Biden.

• In their first debate, Trump and Biden will discuss the coronavirus, the Supreme Court and the economy.

Entertainment
• The CW’s “Supergirl” is set to end after its sixth season.

• Teddi Mellencamp is leaving “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” after three years. 

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Outdoor Cinema: Mad Max: Fury Road Wed Sept 23rd 8:30pm Time to get out and enjoy cocktails, tacos & movies in the great outdoors (weather permitting). Parklife, 636 Degraw St., Boerum Hill.
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• In 1972, singer Mac Davis earns one of 1970’s most head-scratching hits with this #1 hit.

• In 1949, Bruce Springsteen is born in Long Branch, NJ. Simply known as “The Boss” he initially struck fame in 1975 with this critically acclaimed album.

Opinion
• USA Today says the Trump administration isn’t the only one to blame for the 200,000 lives lost to COVID-19.

• Streetsblog says the mayor should ride the subways and buses more often to restore confidence in public transit.

In the Blogs
• Other Half Brewing is opening at Domino Park this October.

• Brooklyn Women’s Exchange plans to reopen soon, but customers can still shop there online.

Trending in New York
• Lakers
• #TIME100
• Wells Fargo
• alexa demie
• Bumble Bee

Scoreboard
• The Mets (25-30) topped the Tampa Bay Rays, 5-2. They play again tonight at Citi Field with first pitch at 7:10 p.m.

• The Yankees (32-23) blasted the Blue Jays, 12-1. They face off in Buffalo starting at 6:37 p.m.

• The Giants have agreed to a one-year contract with running back Devota Freeman to replace the injured Saquon Barkley.

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Real Estate
• New York lawmakers are pushing for a new millionaire’s tax help plug the state’s growing budget deficit.

• For Sale – 2793 Brown Street, Sheepshead Bay - One family home features 3 BRs, 2 full bath, front & rear terraces, modern EIK w/ SS appliances, washer/dryer, close to Marina.  $569,000. Realtor.com 

• Sold – Sheepshead Bay – A five-bedroom, three-bathroom, 3,840-square-foot house at 2125 East 24th Street for $1.39 million. Zillow.

Business News
• Nike shares soared 13 percent as the company reported an 82 percent increase in online sales.

• Sony’s shares slid two percent after Microsoft said it would buy the parent of games publisher Bethesda Softworks.

Events
• 11 a.m. – Public Advocate Jumaane Williams speaks at virtual rally to call for a public bank in NYC. Join here.

• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – The History of the Scottish Highlands. $6. Presented by Brooklyn Brainery.

• Boerum Hill - 8 p.m. – Outdoor Cinema: Mad Max: Fury Road. Parklife, 636 Degraw St.

• 8:30 p.m. – Seinfeld Trivia: yada, yada, yada. $10.

Weather
• Sunny with a high of 74 degrees.

Top Stories
• The CDC abruptly removed guidance about airborne coronavirus transmission from the agency’s website, claiming a recent update “was posted in error.”

• New York City employees facing potential layoffs should get early retirementincentives as part of the city’s efforts to identify savings.

• Data on educational neglect reports against parents last spring is prompting concerns that tech-deprived families could be targeted this school year.

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Brooklyn News
• A 40-year-old man was fatally struck by a Manhattan-bound Q train in Brooklynduring the evening rush hour.

• Governor Cuomo says the state is considering Brooklyn Bridge Park as a location to erect a statue honoring the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg.

• Five pedestrians in East New York were injured when two vehicles collided and hit them.

Politics
• Trump and his business could be facing a criminal tax probe by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office

• As the White House pushes for the Senate to confirm its Supreme Court nominee before Election Day, Senate Republican leaders remain noncommittal.

Entertainment
• Ellen DeGeneres offered a lengthly apology as she returned to the studio for the first time since reports of a toxic production environment at her show.

• Hollywood unions have reached an agreement with the major studios on protocols to allow the industry to safely restart production.

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Carrie Mae Weems: RESIST COVID TAKE 6!  Running thru Nov 8th Bringing awareness to the greater impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities, a result of economic and social inequities. Brooklyn Museum Plaza, 200 Eastern Pkwy, Prospect Heights
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• In 1994 this hit sitcom about six young adults living in NYC debuts on NBC.

• In 1987 movie actor Tom Felton is born in England.  In 2010 and 2011, he won the MTV Movie Award for Best Villain for playing this character in this movie series.

Opinion
• The NY Post says if New Yorkers don’t “wake up,” local Democratic Socialistswill gain control of the City Council and state Legislature.

• The NY Times says voting GOP in the upcoming election means voting against health care.

In the Blogs
• Two pizzerias in the same neighborhood are having very different experiences with the pandemic.

• Citlali Cocina in Greenpoint serves up Guadalajaran takeout.

Trending in New York
• #AnarchistJurisdiction
• Raiders
• Bobby Shmurda
• Lupe
• Jason Whitlock

Scoreboard
• The Mets (24-30) fell to the Tampa Bay Rays, 1 to 2. They face the Rays again tonight at 7 p.m.

• The Yankees (31-23) were crushed by the Toronto Blue Jays, 5 to 11. They take on the Blue Jays for another round tonight at 6:30 p.m.

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Real Estate
• The housing lottery is now open for a seven-story affordable housingdevelopment in East Williamsburg.

• For Sale – 180 Stockholm Street, Bushwick – Six family home in prime location! 3 levels, 6 apartments, each being a 2 BR, 1 bath unit.  Close to transportation, park, chops & cafes.  $900,000. Capri Jet Realty. 347-450-3577

• Sold – Park Slope - A 706 square foot studio at 226 16th St. for $658,000. Zillow.

Technology
• Twitter is looking into potential racial bias in its tweet image previews.

• Elon Musk’s Neuralink Is attempting to create Brain-Machine Interfaces that would help those living with paralysis.

Events
• Downtown – 12 p.m. – Borough President Adams honors “Brooklyn’s COVID-19 Heroes.” Brooklyn Borough Hall Steps, 209 Joralemon St.

• 7 p.m.  – Name That Tune with The American Pops Orchestra.   Donate while you watch, or donate online.

Weather
• Sunny with a high of 76 degrees.

Top Stories
• Trump denied on a television town hall that he downplayed the threat of COVID-19, and later cast doubt on the effectiveness of face masks.

• Mayor de Blasio announced a three-pronged plan to clean up city streets amid complaints about increased garbage.

• Blended learning students will no longer be required to get live teaching on the days they learn remotely.

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Brooklyn News
• A Flatbush school is temporarily closing due to two positive COVID-19 cases.

• Police are trying to identify a man who toppled a religious statue in Coney Island.

• The fight over Industry City’s rezoning is heating up as opponents continue to protest the plan.

Politics
• Public Advocate Jumaane Williams has unveiled his own public safety reform proposal that de-emphasizes the NYPD.

• City Council Speaker Corey Johnson’s decision on Industry City could affect his mayoral ambitions.

Entertainment
• The entire “Saturday Night Live” cast is set to return for Season 46.

• Cardi B has filed for divorce from Offset after nearly three years of marriage.

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Outdoor Cinema: When Harry Met Sally Wed Sept 16th 8:30pm Time to get out and enjoy cocktails, tacos & movies in the great outdoors (weather permitting). Parklife, 636 Degraw St., Boerum Hill.
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• In 1970, England’s Rock and Roll magazine, Melody Maker, named Led Zeppelin as England’s “Best Group,” replacing The Beatles, who had held that honor for eight years.

• In 1986, actor Ian Harding is born in Germany. He is best known for this role on this TV show, which garnered him multiple Teen Choice Awards.

Opinion
• USA Today says Trump puts his supporters’ lives at risk by hosting indoor rallies.

• The Times says Congress must ensure Stars and Stripes, the military newspaper, does not fall through fiscal cracks.

In the Blogs
• Catch a drive-in screening of “Toy Story 4″ at Broadway Stages this weekend.

• Midriff Hole in Williamsburg is serving socially distanced gelato.

Trending in New York
• Clippers
• #Isles
• Jamal Murray
• Pandemic P
• Undertale

Scoreboard
• The Mets (21-27) fell to the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-1. They take on the Phillies again with first pitch at 7:05 p.m.

• The Yankees (27-21) clobbered the Toronto Blue Jays, 20-6. They host the Blue Jays in the Bronx tonight at 7:05 p.m.

• The Islanders (2-3) topped the Tampa Bay Lightning in double overtime, 2-1, to stave off elimination in Game 5.

• The Jets placed a trio of players in injured reserve, including running back Le’Veon Bell.

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Real Estate
• The affordable housing lottery has opened for a 12-story residential development in Clinton Hill.

• For Rent – 606 Morgan Avenue, Greenpoint – Railroad style apt on top floor in private house offers 5 rooms, 2 BRs, 1 full bath.  Lots of closet space & natural light. Close to McGolrick Park & transportation. $2,250/month. Call 347 -739-7438.

• Sold – Mapleton – A two-bedroom, one-bathroom, 1,050-square-foot co-op at 1170 Ocean Parkway for $225,000. Zillow.

Business News
• Apple rolled out a virtual fitness service and subscription bundle to cater to working from home.

• Kraft Heinz is looking to revamp the Oscar Mayer brand and cut 20 percent of its products.

Events
• Coney Island – 10:30 a.m. – Public Advocate Jumaane Williams attends annual Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island Rosh Hashanah food package distribution. 3001 West 37th St.

• Virtual – 7:30 p.m. – A Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son. $0-$35. Presented by Greenlight Bookstores.

• Boerum Hill - 8:30 p.m. – Outdoor Cinema: When Harry Met Sally. Parklife, 636 Degraw St.