Morning Briefing: Albany mayor-elect discusses next steps, takeaways from N.Y. elections, and Lark Street bar closing after denial of cabaret license

Good morning, New York. Here’s what you need to know today.

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Blustery winds and a few spotty showers, especially west of the Hudson and in the hills, greet the early risers this morning. Temperatures start in the upper 30s to near 40, but with winds, would feel much cooler. As the day progresses, winds slow a bit and partial sun develops as highs reach the upper 40s to near 50 this afternoon. With northwesterly breezes, we likely keep a wind chill in the 30s for most of today.

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1. Dorcey Applyrs talks historic win, youth violence, and how she plans to turn Albany around

City Auditor Dorcey Applyrs, the city’s first Black mayor-elect, dug in Wednesday morning. She introduced the city to her transition team who will assist the mayor-elect in organizing and recruiting an administration to be tasked with turning around a troubled capital city.

2. 4 takeaways from New York 2025 election results

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