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The start of the workweek brings sunshine and warm temperatures.
Expect another day with a summer-like feel and highs near 80..
Highs: Low 80s
Lows: Low 60s
Sunny and warm
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Around NYC
1. Toronto thumps Yankees 13-7 in Game 2 of ALDS
Toronto thumped the Yankees 13-7 in Game 2 of the ALDS, taking a 2-0 series lead. Rookie Trey Yesavage struck out 11 in 5 1/3 no-hit innings, setting a Blue Jays postseason record.
Cody Bellinger homered for New York in a late rally, but the Blue Jays won their eighth straight home game against the Yankees. Game 3 shifts to Yankee Stadium Tuesday.
2. Hundreds flock to annual blessing of the animals
Dogs, cats and even a camel joined congregants at St. John the Divine for the annual Feast of St. Francis and Blessing of the Animals on Sunday.
Hundreds of New Yorkers lined up for a chance to have their pets blessed during the service, led by Rev. Winnie Varghese. The event included music, dancing and a tribute to conservationist Jane Goodall, who died last week.
3. New York-born Israeli is youngest American hostage captured by Hamas
Ruby Chen says he is “cautiously optimistic” after Hamas agreed in principle to release hostages held in Gaza. His son Itay, a 19-year-old New York-born Israeli soldier, was the youngest American captured on Oct. 7, 2023.
Around the Nation
1. Ex-NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez stabbed multiple times in altercation leading to charges against him
2. Democratic governors vow court fight after Trump sends California National Guard members to Oregon
3. Trump doesn’t let shutdown interfere with celebrating Navy’s 250th anniversary at rally-like event