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Midday News: Officials Warn of Dangerous Weather Conditions, Mayor Eric Adams Proposes Open Primaries, and Staten Island Beaches Offer a Quiet(er) Escape
Published 8 months, 3 weeks ago
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City officials are warning New Yorkers to prepare for dangerous summer weather through Wednesday, with a heat advisory in effect and a flood watch starting Tuesday afternoon. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is pitching a major shakeup to city elections by introducing “open primaries” where all candidates run together regardless of party. Plus, WNYC’s Liam Quigley explains why Staten Island beaches could be the perfect spot for New Yorkers looking to avoid the crowds.