What to Know
- Democrats in New York will soon decide the winner of the long and sometimes nasty contest between Gov. Cuomo and opponent Cynthia Nixon
- Hurricane Florence is still heading straight for the Carolinas and it has downgraded a bit, down to a Category 2, but will still be powerful
- One of Hoboken's most popular bars is at the center of a criminal investigation
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018
Happy Thursday! We know it sounds like a broken record, but keep the umbrella handy again today, some showers and isolated storms are expected. Highs will be in the upper 70s. As always, get the latest forecast at nbcnewyork.com/weather.
1. Nixon Hopes for Big Upset as Primary Battle With Cuomo Ends
It's primary day in New York.
Democrats will soon decide the winner of the long and sometimes nasty contest between Gov. Cuomo and activist and former "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon.
The outcome of the Democratic primary will likely resonate around the nation.
Local
Polls are open until 9 p.m.
Read more here.
2. Time Nearly Up: Hurricane Florence Closing in On Carolinas
Hurricane Florence is still heading straight for the Carolinas. It has downgraded a bit, down to a Category 2, but will still be powerful.
Forecasters said wind speeds have dropped from a high of 140 mph to 110 mph, and additional fluctuations and weakening were likely as it swirled toward land.
The National Hurricane Center's best guess was that Florence would blow ashore as early as Friday afternoon around the North Carolina-South Carolina line, then slog its rainy way westward with a potential for catastrophic inland flooding that could swamp homes, businesses and farm fields.
Read more here.
3. Popular Hoboken Bar Under Fire Amid Sex Crime Investigation
One of Hoboken's most popular bars is at the center of a criminal investigation.
Police say they're looking into a party over the weekend at the Hub bar after a woman was allegedly groped and assaulted there.
Graphic photos circulating on social media clearly show a partially nude woman sitting on a bar, her legs spread, with at least one man touching her. The party in question was heavily attended; promoters posted photos on Instagram of lines around the block to get into the club.
Its liquor license has also been suspended.
Read more here.
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