House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks during a watch party at a hotel on Capitol Hill in Washington. Photo: J. Scott Applewhite/AP
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THE LEDE: Good morning. Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of Brooklyn is on the cusp of making history as the nation’s first Black speaker of the House, a generational shift in U.S. politics after Democrats trounced Republicans to win majority control of the chamber in the midterm elections.
The Rundown
A swan song on Remsen Street: Brooklyn Bar Association says goodbye to its historic home: The Brooklyn Bar Association’s long-time headquarters in Brooklyn Heights has a rich history dating back to the 1870s, when it was built as the Charles Condon House.
Democrat Hakeem Jeffries poised to make history as the first Black speaker of the House: His rise to the speakership at the nation’s domed Capitol, which enslaved African Americans helped build, would be a milestone more than 150 years in the making.
Mamdani celebrates passage of all 5 ballot proposals: The proposals, developed by the Mamdani administration’s New York City Charter Revision Commission, are meant to cut red tape in a variety of areas.
Malliotakis secures fourth term in Southern Brooklyn while Democrats win big in state senate and assembly districts: Republican U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis won a fourth term by defeating Democratic challenger Mike DeCillis in the 11th Congressional District.
Kathy Hochul sails to re-election amid Democratic blue wave: New York's governor won reelection over Trump ally Bruce Blakeman as national Democrats used disaffection with the president to seize control of the U.S. House and Senate. (The City Reporter)
Suspended nurse ordered back to work at Kings County Hospital amid union standoff: The city hospital system had accused Sarah Dowd of pulling nurses from their duties to discuss union matters. (The City Reporter)
Our world in photos: Heels, handshakes, heroes and more.
Our World in Photos
WASHINGTON — A woman votes at the Emery Heights Community Center during the midterm elections. Photo: Jacquelyn Martin/AP
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Staff Picks
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EAT: The best spaghetti and meatballs in Brooklyn can be found at this Cobble Hill restaurant. (Eater)
CARTOON: And they're off! (Brooklyn Eagle)
LIVE: "North Jersey is now tougher to rent in than Brooklyn and Queens as house hunters face fierce competition" (New York Post)
The Wrap
⌛ ON THIS DAY
In 1942, the Eagle reported, "George M. Cohan, Broadway’s remarkable ‘song-and-dance man,’ died at 5 a.m. today, at the age of 64." Click here to see what else happened on this day in history.
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British actress Lashana Lynch poses for Elle U.K.
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"Prince William and Prince Harry Honor Their Mom Princess Diana in Rare Shared Moment" (People)
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New York Liberty coach Chris DeMarco fired after 1 season (Brooklyn Eagle)
Actress Tilda Swinton
Singer-songwriter and photographer Bryan Adams
Actor Sam Rockwell
Singer-songwriter and actor Art Garfunkel
Golfer Bubba Watson
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