Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday released renderings of accessible IBX stations. Rendering: MTA
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THE LEDE: Good morning. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday released new renderings of stations for the Interborough Express, a planned $5.5 billion light rail connection between Brooklyn and Queens.
The Rundown
A NYC firehouse was first to respond on 9/11. 25 years on, Sal Argano is the last still on staff: Sal Argano got lucky. When the World Trade Center was struck by hijacked jets on Sept. 11, 2001, the New York City firefighter was in Brooklyn, on loan to another station, rather than at his usual post.
New renderings illustrate IBX rail line’s fully-accessible stations in Brooklyn, Queens: The IBX is expected to significantly shorten travel times between Brooklyn and Queens for a projected 160,000 daily riders.
Brooklyn designer KidSuper gives Naomi Osaka a ‘swaggy’ look at US Open: For her last look, Naomi Osaka arrived on court Monday in a coat of many colors: a fur-trimmed cloak designed by Brooklyn-based label KidSuper.
Lawsuit over Brooklyn Dems’ bylaw changes awaits judge’s decision: The court case challenging Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s proposed bylaw changes is awaiting a ruling from Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Jill Epstein as of Tuesday.
Art and conservation collide in ‘Aqua Cosmos’ at Brooklyn Bridge: The free installation will be viewable from Emily Roebling Plaza in Brooklyn Bridge Park from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, and Saturday, Sept. 26.
On Labor Day, Mamdani debuts new office to support union organizing: The new Office of Worker Power was inspired by a similar effort by the DSA and the United Electrical Workers that has helped workers across the country organize their workplaces. (The City Reporter)
Our world in photos: Tigers, fans, glitter and more.
Our World in Photos
GREECE — Veterinarian Arsinoi Psaroudaki examines a two-month-old Sumatran tiger cub before its first vaccination and microchipping, at Attica Zoological Park near Athens. Photo: Thanassis Stavrakis/AP
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Staff Picks
READ: “An ex-cop pulled off the largest armed robbery in Austria’s history, with his friend’s mistress as his accomplice. But he wasn’t trying to get rich. He wanted to be a real-life Robin Hood.” (The Atavist Magazine)
EAT: From oxtail to bake and shark, here are the best bites and drinks from the West Indian Day Parade. (BKMAG)
CARTOON: An ominous sign. (The New Yorker)
LIVE: "Brooklyn luxury contracts crawl toward end of summer" (The Real Deal)
The Wrap
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Leonie Fiebich fires up Team Germany (Brooklyn Eagle)
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