Morning Brief: August 26

by Connor Ryan | 08/26/2013 | 5:00am

Morning Brief: August 26

How well do you really know this place?

Sure, you live in New York City. Perhaps you even grew up here. But how well do you really know this place? Check out these free tours of New York City and its unique culture. You might just learn something new. [More information]

WEATHER
Partly sunny today, high 86. Showers likely tonight. [Full forecast]

NEED TO KNOW

City officials make student test scores available online. [New York Times]

New York City's public advocate candidates square off. [Wall Street Journal]

After Sandy, subway artwork is restored. [Wall Street Journal]

SPORTS
Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays; 7:07 p.m.
Philadelphia Phillies at Mets; 7:10 p.m.

TODAY'S HISTORY
1920: The 19th amendment to the US Constituion takes effect; women are given the right to vote.

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