Morning Brief: September 3

by Connor Ryan | 09/03/2013 | 5:00am

Morning Brief: September 3

For the Democrats, this is it...

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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