Morning Update for Thursday, October 19, 2017

Happy Thursday, NYC! Currently: Clear 🌞 and 57 °F (14 °C), headed for a high of 71 °F. View the full forecast for historical highs and lows.

🚗 Alternate Side Parking 🚗

Alternate side parking is suspended today for Diwali. View full schedule from the Department of Transportation.

Word of the Day

Today's word of the day from Wordsmith.org: hagiology - noun: Literature dealing with the lives of saints or other venerated figures.

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