Good evening, New York City. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know about for tonight and tomorrow, as well as your weather outlook.
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Showers and thunderstorms will gradually diminish overnight. Temperature will settle into the low 60s.
We may start off gloomy Friday morning, but it’ll turn brighter as the day goes on. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s.
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Today's Big Stories
1. Suozzi, Williams set to face off in Spectrum News gubernatorial debate
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Rep. Tom Suozzi and city Public Advocate Jumaane Williams are all vying for the Democratic nomination for governor, but only Suozzi and Williams will face off Thursday at 7 p.m. in a Democratic debate moderated by Spectrum News anchors Susan Arbetter and Errol Louis.
For expert analysis of the debate, make sure to follow along with our live blog, where our political team will break down the action minute by minute.
2. Police arrest man in connection with death of Queens delivery worker
A 51-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of a beloved delivery worker in Queens, NYPD officials said.
Authorities said Glenn Hirsch was arrested Wednesday and charged with murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the death of 45-year-old Zhiwen Yan.
3. Building fire investigated as bias crime after swastikas found inside
Police are investigating a possible hate crime at an apartment building in Brooklyn. According to the owner of that building, someone intentionally set his building on fire, then drew swastikas on the walls before fleeing.
4. The City: As heat and utility bills rise, expensive electricity becomes health risk
Traditionally, electric bills soar in the summer. Some New Yorkers will have to make the choice between staying cool and staying fed, our news partner The City reports.
5. Delays, cancellations to continue on Staten Island Railway amid staffing shortage: MTA
Delays on the Staten Island Railway are expected to continue amid ongoing staffing issues that have already led to a slew of train cancellations.
Commuters have had to make adjustments to their travels over the past few weeks because the agency cannot operate some trips with current staffing levels, according to the MTA.
6. Biden to deliver primetime address Thursday on gun violence
President Joe Biden will deliver an address Thursday evening on gun violence in the wake of a string of recent mass shootings nationwide, including the massacre at an elementary school in Texas and the racist attack at a grocery store in Buffalo.
In Case You Missed It
Roger Clark spoke with one of the world's top darts players, and took him on in a game which may or may not have ended well. (Spectrum News NY1/Roger Clark)
Darts pros eye Madison Square Garden tournament
When was the last time you played darts? It was likely at the local pub or rec center. But there is a pro darts tour, and it is serious business for players from around the world, and it's coming to the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on Friday and Saturday. Roger Clark spoke with one of the world's top players, and took him on in a game, which may or may not have ended well.