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

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A seasonably cool start is here with patchy fog and dry weather. Sunshine dominates again today as we warm mostly in the lower-80s this afternoon. Get ready for a warmer and pleasant weekend ahead with highs in the mid-80s. Our dry stretch of weather lasts until the end of next week.

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Around New York

1. Gianaris: Law change amid $25M Cuomo legal fees 'the right thing to do'

A top Democrat in the state Legislature on Thursday said he'll fight to sway lawmakers to limit how much taxpayer money should cover the legal defense costs of state employees as New Yorkers foot the multi-million-dollar bill for the ongoing legal battles plaguing former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his top aides.

2. Work on offshore Long Island wind farm extends to Albany County port

Piece by piece, workers at the Port of Coeymans are constructing the foundation of what will be New York state’s largest offshore wind farm. Sunrise Wind is a 924-megawatt project off the southern coast of Long Island that will help power about 600,000 homes.

3. Legislation would expand meals for New York's students

New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is calling on lawmakers to approve the Universal Schools Meals Program Act. It would provide free breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack to all students regardless of income.

Around the Nation

1. Trump rules out another debate against Harris

2. At North Carolina rally, Harris says she and Trump 'owe it to the voters' to have another debate

3. Georgia judge drops some charges against Trump in election interference case