Good morning, New York. Here’s what you need to know today.

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Staying chilly, windy and showery today. Highs only in the 40s/near 50. Plan on wearing a warm coat and bringing the rain gear for trick or treating this evening.

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Around New York

1. How New York boards of elections plan for early voting

Early voting started this past weekend and across New York, local boards of elections are busy behind the scenes. Their goal: Ensure every voter who wants to cast a ballot can do so, smoothly and securely. But early voting is more than just showing up to cast a ballot.

2. Family calls for ‘justice’ after loved one’s grave is repeatedly vandalized

A family’s heartbreak continues, years after their loss. Remir Martin was killed three years ago, and his loved ones say that since then, there have been several instances of vandalism to his grave.

3. Rome receives state funding for community center honoring fallen officer

The city of Rome’s planned Michael E. Jensen Community Center has received an additional $500,000 in state funding for the project’s construction.

Around the Nation

1. Shutdown brinksmanship continues with SNAP benefits on the line

2. Trump sets 7,500 annual limit for refugees entering U.S. It’ll be mostly white South Africans

3. Food bank says loss of SNAP a ‘growing humanitarian crisis’

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