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Today's Big Stories
1. New poll shows Cuomo ahead of Adams in Democratic mayoral primary
Mayor Eric Adams' approval rating dipped to a record low in a new Quinnipiac University poll, with former Gov. Andrew Cuomo seeing a double-digit lead over him as voters' preferred Democratic mayoral candidate.
The Quinnipiac University poll found only 11% of registered Democrats would throw their support behind Adams in the June mayoral primary, while 31% would back Cuomo, who officially entered the race less than a week ago.
Follow NY1's live blog for updates ahead of the June primary.
2. Adams, three other mayors defend 'sanctuary' policies in congressional hearing
Mayor Eric Adams and three other Democratic mayors of major cities said today that Congress and the Trump administration are exaggerating crime committed by immigrants and attacking so-called sanctuary cities simply to score political points, as Republicans hammered the policies for shielding criminals and discouraging cooperation with federal officials.
The comments came in an often fiery hearing before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, where Republicans accused the mayors of putting their cities in danger and undermining President Donald Trump's mass deportation efforts.
3. Judge rejects NYC's request to order immediate return of $80 million from FEMA to shelter migrants
A federal judge today ruled that the Federal Emergency Management Agency doesn’t need to immediately return more than $80 million that it took away from New York City last month in a dispute over funding for sheltering migrants.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden in Manhattan declined to issue a temporary restraining order, saying the city had failed to prove it will suffer irreparable harm. The city's lawsuit against President Donald Trump and other federal defendants was expected to proceed as New York seeks a preliminary injunction.
4. 235-year-old Upper West Side school to close after academic year
The Alexander Robertson School was founded in 1789 by the Second Presbyterian Church. Now, more than 230 years later, the Upper West Side school will close after this academic year.
The school separated from the church it shares a building with in 2020 and was given five years to operate rent-free. But the two parties have been unable to reach terms on a new lease, with the head of school saying the reasons are more logistical than financial.
5. Frontline health care workers reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic five years later
It’s been nearly five years since NY1 first met nurse Emily Davidson. Then, she was known as Emily Wallace.
She had just been promoted to assistant nurse manager at Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital at the start of the pandemic. Davidson kept a video diary, chronicling her experience on the frontlines.
NY1 spoke with Davidson and other frontline health care workers as part of a look back at the five years since March 2020.
6. HBO documentary to capture Flaco the owl's life in NYC
Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl that soared into New Yorkers’ hearts after his escape from the Central Park Zoo, is getting the Hollywood treatment.
HBO Documentary Films, in production with Sandbox Films and Spinning Nancy, is creating a documentary focused on Flaco’s remarkable journey — from the moment he was discovered missing from his cage to his life as a free bird in the city.
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What to know about daylight saving time — and how to prepare
On Sunday, March 9, New York and most of America will "spring forward" for daylight saving time, losing an hour overnight usually reserved for sleep. For the unsuspecting, it can be a jarring and potentially schedule-ruining changeup.
Here’s what to know about the annual time change — from the efforts to eliminate it to how to best cope with it.
