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Malliotakis Meets the Press, De Blasio Honors Firefighters: Official Schedules for Oct. 11
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The day after a debate, it’s back to the campaign trail for the Republican nominee.
The day after a debate, it’s back to the campaign trail for the Republican nominee.
The first general election mayoral debate is unlikely to change the trajectory of the race. But it could map out the options facing the city when it comes to a number of key challenges.
Besides the mayoral debate, arguments over the New Jersey governorship, the statue of Columbus, the 43rd district Council seat and a key development site in Brooklyn are also in the headlines.
Can’t wait until prime time to get your city policy on? There are two Council hearings scheduled.
The mayor hosts an Italian heritage event at Gracie Mansion.
Plus, new revelations on high-cost homeless hotels.
Bill de Blasio celebrates crime falling. Nicole Malliotakis points to increases in specific types of crime. What’s the full story?
8:30 AM — Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito speaks at Greenburger Center Panel: “Innovations In Diversion and ATI Programs for People With Mental Illness, Substance Abuse Disorders, and the Homeless: Closing In On Closing Rikers” with Judge Lippman. Baruch College, 55 Lexington Ave, Manhattan. 10:00 AM – Mayor de Blasio appears on Buzzfeed’s AM2DM (http://buzzfeed.twitter.com)
11:00 AM – De Blasio and Council Speaker Melissa-Mark Viverito deliver remarks at Detective Steven McDonald street co-naming. Central Park Precinct Station House, 85th/86th Street Transverse, Manhattan. 1:00 PM – De Blasio visits workshop.
Plus: Is the Bedford Armory development deal dead?