Morning Brief: September 3
The Democrats seeking to become New York City's next mayor will face-off for the final time before Primary Day next week. The debate will air at 7 p.m. on WNBC and Telemundo, as well as WSJ.com.
WEATHER
Better bring an umbrella today. Scattered showers throughout the day, high 81. [Full forecast]
NEED TO KNOW
Catsimatidis hopes to charm his way to the Republican nomination of New York City's mayoral race. [New York Times]
During Labor Day parade, Newtown shows it's moving forward. [New York Times]
New York is the world's favorite city, according to a new poll. [amNewYork]
Staten Island seeks to make changes to its waterfront. [Wall Street Journal]
SPORTS
Chicago White Sox at Yankees; 7:05 p.m.
Mets at Atlanta Braves; 7:10 p.m.
TODAY'S HISTORY
1838: Frederick Douglass escapes from slavery. He would go on to become a well-known abolitionist.
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