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Today's Big Stories
1. Trump demands admissions overhaul and influence over academics at Columbia University
The Trump administration has delivered an extraordinary ultimatum to Columbia University, threatening to permanently end federal funding to the Ivy League school unless it cedes control of an international studies department and implements sweeping changes to other campus policies.
In a letter sent Thursday night, federal officials said the university must immediately place its Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies Department under “academic receivership for a minimum of five years.”
Meanwhile, the U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether Columbia University concealed “illegal aliens” on its campus, one of its top officials said today, as the Trump administration intensified its campaign to deport foreigners who participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at the school last year.
2. Columbia's Mahmoud Khalil felt he was being kidnapped as detention unfolded, lawyers say
Handcuffed and shackled, Mahmoud Khalil was rushed from New York to Louisiana last weekend in a manner that left the outspoken Columbia University graduate student feeling like he was being kidnapped, his lawyers wrote in an updated lawsuit seeking his immediate release.
The lawyers described in detail what happened to the Palestinian activist as he was flown to Louisiana by agents he said never identified themselves.
3. DOT proposes allowing mopeds on Brooklyn, Queensboro bridges
The city’s Department of Transportation is proposing a rule change that would allow mopeds to use the Brooklyn Bridge and the lower level of the Queensboro Bridge, giving riders a legal route in and out of Manhattan for the first time.
Currently, mopeds are banned from all city bridges, forcing many riders to use bike lanes, creating conflicts with cyclists. The DOT cited the increasing use of mopeds for commuting and delivery work as a reason for the change.
4. Brooklyn councilman pitches himself as 'fighter' city needs for comptroller
In an interview with "Mornings On 1" today, City Councilman Justin Brannan said he would work with city lawmakers to enact change if he is elected New York City comptroller.
Brannan, a Democrat who is term-limited after two terms in the City Council representing Bay Ridge’s 47th District, has chaired the Finance Committee for several years, overseeing the city’s $115 billion budget.
5. Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleads not guilty ahead of May sex trafficking trial
Sean 'Diddy' Combs returned to federal court in New York City today, Friday, pleading not guilty to the latest version of an indictment charging him with two decades of sex trafficking crimes.
The 55-year-old Combs, his beard noticeably grayer than even weeks ago, stood with his hands folded before him as he told Judge Arun Subramanian that he had read the indictment and understood the charges against him.
6. What to know about this year's St. Patrick's Day Parade in Manhattan
The city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is set to step off on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Monday, March 17.
Here’s everything New Yorkers need to know about the celebration, from road closures and public transit tips to the forecast.
7. What to know about the 2025 New York City Half Marathon
Over the weekend, thousands of people from around the globe will lace up their running sneakers and hit the city’s streets, testing both their physical and mental strength.
Whether you’re one of those runners, an onlooker or someone looking to avoid all the commotion, take a look below for what you need to know about this year’s New York City Half Marathon.
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Frank DiLella's theater picks: 'Operation Mincemeat,' 'Oh, Mary!' and more
With the many entertainment choices New York City has to offer, it can be difficult to make a choice. Look no further.
"On Stage" host Frank DiLella has curated a list of must-see shows this week, directing you to the best of Broadway, Off-Broadway and beyond.
