Morning Brief: September 25

As this annual autumn festival nears, it's never too early to start making plans. [More information]

WEATHER
Sunny again, high of 73. [Full forecast]

NEED TO KNOW
Nearly one year after Superstorm Sandy struck, hundreds of displaced New Yorkers are facing evictions from hotels. [New York Times]

Public Advocate rivals square off in debate. [New York Times]

Lonegan is gaining on Senate race in New Jersey. [New York Post]

Manhattan DA criticizes NYPD's use of stop-and-frisk. [New York Post]

ON STAGE TONIGHT
Grouplove, The Rubens; 8 p.m. at the Bowery Ballroom [More information]

SPORTS
Mets at Cincinnati Reds; 12:35 p.m.
Tampa Bay Rays at Yankees; 7:05 p.m.

TODAY'S HISTORY
1981: Belize joins the United Nations.

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