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On Columbia’s Lawn, the Curtain Rises on a Day of Political Theater
At Columbia University’s campus on Wednesday, the main quad looked like a stage set for confrontation. On one end stood…
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Mayor Adams Walks Back Budget Cuts, but No Reprieve for Libraries
The mayor released a revised $111.6 billion budget, which included $2.3 billion that would restore some funding for schools and…
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Five Moments That Have Defined Donald Trump’s Trial So Far
Trials are wars of words. These are some of the most memorable that have been spoken as a jury hears…
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Seder Is About Family, Food, Freedom. And Now, It’s Also About the War.
At Passover seders, many families addressed the war in Gaza. In some cases, generations clashed and tensions arose. “That’s the…
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Mayor Adams Pushes Out Chairwoman of Police Oversight Board
Arva Rice was asked to resign after she criticized police handling of a fatal shooting investigation and requested more money…
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At Brooklyn Seder Protest, Jewish New Yorkers Target Schumer Over Aid
As Senator Chuck Schumer of New York prepared for a final vote to pass an aid package that would provide…
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George Santos Said He Was Running for Congress Again. (He’s Not.)
In the litany of lies and half-truths told by George Santos in a fanciful journey in which he was first…
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Trump Endures a Rugged Day in Court as Witness Details ‘Catch and Kill’
The judge questioned the credibility of Donald J. Trump’s defense lawyer, and a key witness told of a plan to…
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Adams Defends His Pick for Top Lawyer Despite City Council Opposition
Mayor Eric Adams praised Randy Mastro’s “impressive” career as he moves to hire him as New York City’s top lawyer.…
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Inside the Week That Shook Columbia University
Just after 2 p.m. last Wednesday, Nemat Shafik, the president of Columbia University, stepped out of an office building on…
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