Frank Carone. Photo: Rob Abruzzese/Brooklyn Eagle
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The Lede: Good morning. Frank Carone, chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams, has been charged with accepting more than $100,000 in bribes to steer a city contract for emergency housing for migrants to a Queens hotel, according a federal indictment unsealed Wednesday.
The Rundown
Mamdani slate sweeps Democratic primaries in New York, ousts 2 incumbents from Congress: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s slate of fiery progressives swept establishment-backed Democrats in the state’s congressional primaries on Tuesday.
Frank Carone, chief of staff to former Mayor Eric Adams, charged in federal bribery probe: The indictment lodges multiple charges of bribery, wire fraud, money laundering and other crimes against Frank Carone, along with his brother Anthony Carone as well as a Queens hotel owner Yan Po Zhu and Crystal Chen, an employee of the hotel.
Coney Island Cyclone celebrates 99th birthday on Friday: The legendary Coney Island Cyclone turns 99 years old on Friday, just one year to go until its centennial, according to Luna Park.
Community raises $9.1K in GoFundMe for fire damaged church: The church at 855 Bushwick Ave. was heavily damaged in a blaze that broke out on Friday. The house of worship was on the National Register of Historic Places.
Incumbent Jo Anne Simon wins reelection in NY-52 Assembly District against challenger Lydia Green: Incumbent Jo Anne Simon, who represents New York’s 52nd State Assembly District, won Tuesday's primary election against challenger Lydia Green. Simon has occupied the role since 2015.
State Comptroller DiNapoli fends off primary challenge with more than 65% of vote: Thomas DiNapoli will face Republican Joseph Hernandez in the Nov. 3 general election. If he is re-elected, he will become the longest-serving comptroller in state history.
Fort Hamilton High School marching band performs at Knicks championship parade: The Fort Hamilton High School marching band performed at the New York Knicks Ticker Tape parade last week, becoming a part of sports history.
Our world in photos: Penguins, piers, pools and more.
Our World in Photos
GERMANY — An African penguin cools off in a basin in Kronberg’s Opel Zoo, near Frankfurt. Photo: Michael Probst/AP
More Brooklyn News
"Slow down or pay up: MTA to begin speed enforcement at work zones at select NYC tunnels and bridges" (News 12 )
"Brooklyn café becomes protest site after coffee chain bans Rep. Dan Goldman over Israel stance" (Business Insider)
"NYC is adding 5 more free World Cup watch parties across Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens" (Time Out)
Staff Picks
READ: "The Mom Who Runs a Household With a Staff of AI Agents" (The Cut)
EAT: Trudie's Tavern in Carroll Gardens pays homage to old-school American supper clubs. Think burgers, schnitzels and oysters. (Eater)
CARTOON: Peeling off the mask. (Brooklyn Eagle)
LIVE: "Want to Live Abroad? You Can Still Find a Great Golden Visa." (NYT)
The Wrap
⌛ ON THIS DAY
In 1953, the Eagle reported, "WASHINGTON (U.P.) — The Federal Reserve Board, which tightened up on bank lending to combat inflation after the Korean War began, is now ready to move in the opposite direction." Click here to see what else happened on this day in history.
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Mexican actress and singer Eiza González graces the latest cover of Vogue Mexico.
👑 ROYAL WATCH
"Prince Harry’s UK Visit Is a 'Source of Deep Irritation' for Prince William" (Vanity Fair)
🏀 SPORTS
Nets select Mikel Brown Jr. No. 6 overall (Brooklyn Eagle)
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Carly Simon
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Toto singer David Paich
“Good Times” star Jimmie Walker
“ER” star Linda Cardellini
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