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<\/p>\nGood morning, New York City. Here’s what you need to know today.<\/p>\n
Your Weather Planner<\/p>\n
Dry weather is back Wednesday, with warmer temperatures.<\/p>\n
The high will peak near 50 degrees.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Highs:\u00a0Upper 40s
Lows:\u00a0Low 30s
Not as cold<\/p>\n
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