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Temperatures will be in the 90s Monday through Wednesday and feels-like readings will be near 100 degrees. Skies will be sunny. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from 11 a.m. Monday until 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Lows: Mid-70s
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Around NYC
1. Hochul open to redistricting early, experts argue that’s tough to do
As Democrats and Republicans are engaged in a nationwide fight for control of the House, Gov. Kathy Hochul says she’s considering restarting New York’s redistricting process early next year — responding to GOP-led states like Texas, where Republicans are trying to strengthen control and even pick up more seats before 2026.
But experts say Hochul’s wish might be tough to turn into reality given limits in state law.
2. City touts progress on gun violence, but advocates say more work ahead
Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD are continuing to tout a drop in shootings across the city. On Sunday, the police department said it had taken 3,000 illegal guns off the streets so far this year.
But those most effected by gun violence say plenty of work lies ahead.
3. New York City police charge mother in the deaths of newborn twins
A 36-year-old woman was charged Friday in the deaths of newborn twins who were found behind a New York City apartment building nearly five years ago, police said.
Stephanie Castillo, identified as the boys’ mother, was arrested at a homeless shelter in the Bronx, police said. She is charged with murder and manslaughter.
Around the Nation
2. At least 34 killed in attack on east Congo church by Islamic State-backed rebels, civil leader says
3. The House is looking into the Epstein investigation. Here’s what could happen next