http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/07/nyregion/new-york-today-anatomy-of-a-scandal.html 2016-09-07 13:10:08 New York Today: Anatomy of a Scandal Wednesday: Bridgegate, a culinary history of the Great Depression, and picturing race in America. === Good morning on this wishy-washy Wednesday. The trial in the Jury selection starts on Thursday, and defense lawyers will make arguments in federal court in Newark about what evidence can be admitted. While Gov. Chris Christie has not been charged in the case, “Bridgegate was such a wild caper to begin with,” our reporter Details could surface as soon as Sept. 19, when opening arguments are scheduled to begin. To be revealed: the names on the list of To be seen: How the sausage is made. And how Mr. Christie tried to use his 2013 re-election campaign to launch his bid for the White House. To be determined: What the governor knew and if he’ll take the stand. (He has said he will, if called.) Ms. Zernike, for one, is curious about Months earlier, the mayor of Fort Lee had made clear his refusal to support the governor’s re-election. Which leads to another question, Ms. Zernike said: “What happened in August to prompt that email?” Do you have a question about the trial? Our reporters And watch it unfold. Follow Here’s what else is happening: Grab an umbrella as you waltz out the door. You may see some showers on your morning commute — and, otherwise, cloudy skies — and with a Can you feel it in your fingers? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • On the campaign trail, much of the conversation of late In New York, the artist And he needs help Mr. Smith is collecting photos and videos “that show or tell the world about your America,” the America that you believe is misunderstood by politicians or the public. The project is a collaboration by Mr. Smith, The New York Times’s Kicking it off is a series of discussions with prominent black Americans – New Yorkers, really – that you can read To participate, send in your photos on Instagram or Twitter. The strongest images that deepen the national conversation about ethnicity and race will be featured in a gallery in The Times. New York Today is a weekday roundup that stays live from 6 a.m. till late morning. You can For updates throughout the day, What would you like to see here to start your day? Post a comment, Follow the New York Today columnists, You can find the latest New York Today at