New York’s governor removes DA in Cornell rape allegations, appoints AG Letitia James to take over: New York’s governor appointed a special prosecutor Thursday to oversee an investigation into a woman’s allegations that she was gang raped at a Cornell University fraternity house, saying she had lost faith in the local district attorney’s ability to handle the case.

DUMBO street co-named for couple behind legendary Grimaldi’s pizzeria: The restaurant first opened as Patsy’s Pizzeria, then later changed its name for legal reasons to Grimaldi’s. The location was finally renamed Juliana’s in honor of Patsy Grimaldi’s mother.

Rubio orders visiting Iranian UN delegation to leave NYC ahead of schedule: Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered Iran’s foreign minister and his delegation to the U.N. General Assembly to leave New York earlier than they had planned, two U.S. officials said Wednesday.

60th Ragamuffin Parade thrills Bay Ridge community: The parade was founded in October 1966 by Father James McKenna of Our Lady of Angels Church and Bay Ridge resident Cliff Scanlon.

Blue Star Families soft launches Fort Hamilton Community Center: Erica Newhouse, executive director of its New York Tri-State Chapter, said the new space will be renovated by late 2026 or early 2027 and host programs and pop-up food distribution events.

Civil Court Judge Sandra Roper prefers low-key retirement: Kings County Civil Court Judge Sandra E. Roper marked her retirement with a modest gathering in her chambers surrounded by colleagues, friends and family.

Why the nor’easter’s storm surge was so high, and what it says about the El Niño winter ahead: People may be wondering if the nor’easter flooding is a prelude for what to expect as a strong El Niño continues to build this winter and as sea level rises in the future. (The Conversation)

Our world in photos: Demonstrations, Democrats, duels and more.

"A Porch Concert Series Started During Covid. The Bands Are Playing On." (NYT)

"NYPD detective forced to retire after false statements in Brooklyn investigation" (Gothamist)

"Brooklyn’s Jay Street Busway Is Getting Spiffy New Boarding Platforms" (Streetsblog)

READ: "What It Feels Like at Cornell Right Now" (The Cut)

EAT: Here's a comprehensive list of noteworthy restaurant openings in New York City. (The Infatuation)

CARTOON: Almost a perfect Sunday. (The New Yorker)

LIVE: "Can Albert Laboz fix Brooklyn’s Fulton Mall?" (The Real Deal)

“Joanie Loves Chachi” star Ellen Travolta

Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Dungy

“Suburgatory” star Jeremy Sisto

Super Soaker inventor Lonnie Johnson

Commodores co-founder Thomas McClary

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