The New Kings Democrats, an all-volunteer political club, held a rally and press conference before the Brooklyn Democratic Party’s organizational meeting. Photo: Wayne Daren Schneiderman/Brooklyn Eagle
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THE LEDE: Good morning. The Brooklyn Democratic Party’s organizational meeting was marked by hours of delays, disputed votes, and protests Wednesday at New York City College of Technology, as party members approved controversial rule changes, while leaving the larger battle over who will lead the county party unresolved.
The Rundown
New York sues prediction market Polymarket, calling it an unlicensed gambling operation: The lawsuit is the latest legal challenge from a state moving to rein in popular and now-ubiquitous betting apps that allow people to place wagers on most anything, including sports, weather, elections and technology.
Brooklyn Democratic organizational meeting descends into chaos as fight over party control continues: Expected to begin at 10 a.m., proceedings didn’t get underway until around 1:30 p.m. and lasted around eight hours. Problems arose with proxy registrations, voter lists, and the electronic voting clickers.
NYC partners with the Met to provide 10,000 free opera tickets every month: An hour after the program was announced, 54,000 people had joined a queue on the ticket website.
Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition hosts new exhibition one year after fire destroyed home: These new exhibitions debut one year after the massive five-alarm fire that ripped through the coalition’s former home of 35 years, the Beard and Robinson Warehouse Stores at 481 Van Brunt St., leaving them without a permanent space.
Free kids races come to Brooklyn Bridge Park Oct. 24: The races start in Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens and The Bronx on Saturday, Oct. 24, and finish with the final event in Central Park on Sunday, Oct. 25.
To crack the job market, internships can be just as key for young people as the degree: Decades of research show that students who complete high-quality internships are more likely to secure job interviews and high-earning positions post-graduation. (The Conversation)
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump exits Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on Wednesday. Photo: Allison Robbert/AP
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