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Dear New Yorkers,

These days, visitors to South Richmond Hill are bound to hear spirited conversation about Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

Some know this corner of southern Queens as Little Guyana, while others call it Little Punjab. Here, descendants of Indian indentured servants brought to the British West Indies make up one of the largest Indo-Caribbean communities in the United States. They coexist with a large Sikh population along with other South Asians from elsewhere in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

On a visit last week, the word “Kamala” seemed to be on every tongue. While the neighborhood has moved somewhat to the right in recent elections, the excitement about a new Democratic nominee people can identify with is palpable.

Mohammed Q. Amin, executive director of the Caribbean Equality Project, a local social justice and human rights organization, said he’s seen firsthand how energized residents are.

Before President Joe Biden bowed out of the race, perhaps five to seven people would register to vote at his organization's outreach events — numbers that matched previous presidential elections. But at a drive in August, nearly five times as many people signed up.

Read more here about Kamala being the talk of the town in the politically divided Queens neighborhood.

Weather scoop by New York Metro Weather Monday's Weather Rating: 10/10. WE REMAIN SO BACK! High temperatures in the mid to upper 70s, comfortable dew points, partly sunny skies and a light breeze. It does not get much better than this. The vibes are immaculate out there once again!

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After news broke that federal investigators had searched the homes and seized the phones of a slew of members of Mayor Eric Adams’ inner circle, the raids continued to send shockwaves across the city. Several administration officials said they were grappling with how to carry on with their jobs while a federal investigation loomed over so many top bosses. “My mind is blown right now. I’m angry and in shock and deeply disappointed,” said a high-level source within the Adams’ administration. “This doesn’t happen without there being a real ‘there’ there.” The number of people under investigation in Adams’ world continues to grow. Having trouble keeping track? Check out THE CITY’s updated guide to who’s investigating the mayor and why.

Things To Do

Here’s what’s going on around the city this week.

Monday, Sept. 9: A celebration of the 100th anniversary of WNYC, the city’s public radio station, hosted live by Brian Lehrer. Free from 7 to 9 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.) at SummerStage in Central Park. Tuesday, Sept. 10: Participate in community park stewardship in a butterfly garden with the Bronx River Alliance. Free from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Fort Knox Park in The Bronx. Wednesday, Sept. 11: Notes of Tribute, a viewing of the 9/11 memorial lights, with music and spoken tributes. Free (donations welcome) from 7 to 9 p.m. at Green-wood Cemetery.

THE KICKER: The New York Historical Society is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Robert Caro’s “The Power Broker” with a special installation. The doorstop biography of Robert Moses — the notoriously influential city official and urban planner who transformed New York City, for better or worse — won the Pulitzer Prize in 1975.

Thanks, as always, for reading. Make it a great Monday.

Love,

THE CITY

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