Poly Prep students and volunteers gathered at the school to pack and deliver food to those in need. Photo: Poly Prep
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The Lede: Good morning. Students and staff from Poly Prep Country Day School brought in and packed food and produce then dropped them off at One Love Community Fridge locations throughout the borough on Saturday.
The Rundown
Delgado ends primary bid, clearing way for Hochul: Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, 49, had attempted to run to Hochul’s left but failed to secure enough support at last week’s state Democratic convention to qualify automatically for the primary ballot.
Poly Prep students, staff pack and deliver food to community members in need: One Love Community Fridge is a nonprofit organization that helps eliminate hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition. The school has long partnered with the organization and holds three delivery sessions per year.
CB1 gives okay to 1,150 unit 40 Quay St. Greenpoint development: Councilmember Lincoln Restler once again made his qualified disapproval for the project known ahead of the vote.
Brooklyn native and National Soccer Hall of Famer Lloyd Monsen dies at 94: Lloyd Monsen attended Fort Hamilton High School, was a two-time Olympian and played in the American Soccer League in the 1950s.
Brooklyn BP Antonio Reynoso opens hip-hop photo installation: ‘Brooklyn’s Finest: Legends in Focus’: The photo installation honors Brooklyn’s pivotal role in hip-hop history and the photographers behind iconic moments.
As Jeff Bezos dismantles The Washington Post, 5 regional papers chart a course for survival: “The Washington Post’s evisceration at the hands of its billionaire owner, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, didn’t have to happen.” (The Conversation)
Mamdani to rescind new rule that would have restricted shelter access: The rule would have required people to prove they’ve been on the streets or in and out of shelters for at least six months before they can qualify for a safe haven bed. (THE CITY)
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MILAN — Arianna Fontana of Italy celebrates after Team Italy takes the gold medal in the team mixed relay short track speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Photo: Stephanie Scarbrough/AP
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