Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and Julio Peña III. Photos: Arthur De Gaeta/Brooklyn Eagle; Julio Peña III
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THE LEDE: Good morning. Judge Jill Epstein has ruled that outgoing members of the Kings County Democratic County Committee Executive Committee improperly voted on party rule amendments at the Aug. 25 meeting, declaring the resulting rule changes null and void.
The Rundown
Major Richard Star Act clears House hurdle, with Malliotakis as holdout: The act would allow thousands of medically retired, combat-injured veterans to receive concurrent retirement pay and disability compensation, rather than having the disability amount deducted from their retirement pensions.
Judge invalidates Brooklyn Dem rule changes in Bichotte Hermelyn-Peña case: Epstein referred significantly to Gibbs v. Manhattan Democratic Party – New York County Democratic Committee and concluded that the outgoing members no longer had authority to vote on substantial matters after the primary.
New free standalone bathrooms will be installed at public plazas: Columbus Park in Downtown Brooklyn is one of several sites around the city that will get new free public bathrooms, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Wednesday.
The FBI thwarted a Russian plot to kill a prominent dissident in Washington, authorities say: A Venezuelan citizen living in Brooklyn was recruited to surveil and murder a prominent Russian dissident they believed to be residing in Washington, D.C., the indictment said.
Norwegian Christian Home hosts annual Autumn Festival and Fall Fair: The afternoon featured traditional Norwegian and American food, homemade crafts, sweets, music, games and unique gifts from vendor tables.
Compliance high on NYC emission rules so far, with much tougher goals to come: Stricter climate mandates for New York buildings go into effect in 2030 through Local Law 97. (The City Reporter)
Our world in photos: Sharks, protestors, awards and more.
Our World in Photos
YEMEN — A fisherman carries his catch, including hammerhead sharks, ashore at the Sirah fish market in Aden. Photo: Abdulnasser Alseddik/AP
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The Wrap
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In 1937, the Eagle reported, “Constantly mounting pluralities, as late returns came in today, made even more impressive the victory of Mayor LaGuardia in the Republican primary and of Judge Jeremiah T. Mahoney in the Democratic.” Click here to see what else happened on this day in history.
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American actress and singer Selena Gomez poses for People Magazine.
👑 ROYAL WATCH
"King Charles Issues Rare Response on Charles Spencer’s Book Claim About Princess Diana" (People)
🏀 SPORTS
Liberty seek higher seed after break (Brooklyn Eagle)
Basketball Hall of Famer Phil Jackson
TV horror hostess Cassandra Peterson
Former N.Y. Mets closer John Franco, who was born in Brooklyn
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes
Rapper and producer Doug E. Fresh
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