An American Barn Owl sits perched on a water tower on the Upper West Side. Photo: Yuki Iwamura/AP
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THE LEDE: Good morning. Manhattan’s Upper West Side has been reveling in the company of its latest celebrities: A family of barn owls nested in a water tower atop a building near Central Park.
The Rundown
New York man shot by ICE officers appears in immigration court: Oscar Belgal, 28, barely spoke during the brief court session. His injury from the shooting wasn’t apparent on the video feed, but his lawyers say he needs surgery to remove a bullet lodged in the back of his neck.
A rare family of barn owls moved into Manhattan’s Upper West Side. New Yorkers are captivated: This is the first documented instance of barn owls nesting in Manhattan in modern history, according to one expert, and the owls have attracted nightly crowds of people in the street eager to get a glimpse of the elusive birds.
Earthquake drills held across New York on Thursday: More than 16,000 New Yorkers participated in Thursday’s International ShakeOut Day — a worldwide drill raising awareness about earthquake safety, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
‘No Kings: Vote Early’ march near Prospect Park on Saturday: Community members plan to gather and march near Prospect Park on Saturday at 2 p.m. as part of the “No Kings: Vote Early” event, a nationwide day of action focused on nonpartisan voter participation and election protection.
BQE public information session at Brooklyn Borough Hall on Oct. 29: The BQE plan may include two temporary bypass highways, with one over the approach to the Brooklyn Bridge.
Pay the fine, skip the interest: NYC targets $25M in unpaid tickets: The move aims to help small businesses and homeowners clear their books with the city for a range of violations. (The City Reporter)
Our world in photos: Fish, cats, humans and more.
Our World in Photos
GAZA — Palestinians buy fish at a market in the Al-Shati refugee camp. Photo: Abdel Kareem Hana/AP
More Brooklyn News
"NYC spending on homelessness has soared. So has the number of people on the street." (Gothamist)
"In New York Governor’s Race, What Are Candidates Doing to Reach Spanish-Speaking Voters?" (City Limits)
"Cause of death revealed for woman whose body was found in Brooklyn parking lot trash can" (NBC New York)
Staff Picks
READ: "What happens when your abuser kills himself?" (Dispatch)
EAT: Here are the 16 best places to get a birthday cake in New York City, including two spots in Brooklyn.
CARTOON: A pick-me-up. (The New Yorker)
LIVE: "Downtown Brooklyn Partnership eyes Fulton Mall for mega-BID" (The Real Deal)
The Wrap
⌛ ON THIS DAY
In 1928, the Eagle reported, "A new tallest building in the world, towering 68 stories into the sky, is to be erected on Lexington ave., Manhattan, between 42nd and 43rd sts., it was announced today by Walter P. Chrysler, the automobile man." Click here to see what else happened on this day in history.
📔 IMPRINT
Actress Emma Corrin wears a white hat for GQ Korea.
👑 ROYAL WATCH
"Why Harry and Meghan's UK relaunch felt so much like a royal engagement" (BBC)
🏀 SPORTS
Pauline Astier enjoys historic campaign (Brooklyn Eagle)
“Northern Exposure” star Barry Corbin
Oscar-winning actor Tim Robbins
Tennis champion Naomi Osaka
“For Keeps” star Randall Batinkoff
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
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