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Schumer says Trump’s tariffs could put 260K New York jobs at risk

: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a news conference.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said New Yorkers could face $20 billion in increased costs due to tariffs on imported goods. GOP lawmakers blocked his attempt to stop them. [ more › ]

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Top NY legislator wants to curb Gov. Hochul’s power as budget talks stall

Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks with Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie at the opening of Google’s newest office building St. John Terminal.

The state Assembly speaker’s proposal would let lawmakers keep getting paid when the budget is late — but only if Hochul inserts unrelated policy into her spending plan. [ more › ]

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Ruling due on Columbia protester Mahmoud Khalil deportation case

A sign reading “Release Mahmoud Khalil Now” is seen as Jewish students chain themselves to the gates of Columbia University, demanding accountability from the university’s trustees following the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, in New York, United States on April 2, 2025.

An immigration judge ordered the government to turn over any evidence supporting his removal by Wednesday. [ more › ]

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Extra Extra: Spring, stay awhile

Because it’s cold, here are your afternoon links: Times Square is the real New York, North Jersey is getting a Raising Cane’s, RFK Jr. said the MMR vaccine is good and more. [ more › ]

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