About 100 people outside Fordham University’s Lincoln Center campus supporting the Gaza solidarity encampment that started this morning in the lobby.

Mayor Eric Adams Edward A. Caban NYPD Chief of Patrol NYPDCounterterrorism NYPD Deputy Commissioner, Operations Kaz Daughtry NYPD Chief of Department While we got some concrete arrest numbers, this morning's briefing didn't provide any further detail on the outside agitators who Mayor Eric Adams said escalated the situation at Columbia

NEW: Police descended on Columbia University late Tuesday and arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters in a dramatic move against a demonstration that has become a flashpoint of opposition to the Israel-Hamas war. From the scene w/ Madina Touré

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I asked Mayor Adams whether opinions expressed by NYPD Chief Chelll inflames the tensions between police and protesters, specifically in the case the NYPD is called in by universities. Mayor says everyone is entitled to their opinion and he supports Chell’s right to express his.

Finally, I get to use this phrase: ‘Some personal news’
I’m leaving New York State Public Radio‘s Capitol Bureau beat on June 21.
It’s been a fabulous ride, but it’s time to go.

Despite what Mayor Eric Adams’s press team has said, it’s not just far-left opposition to Mastro within the Council.

Columbia University officials are threatening to suspend students in an ongoing pro-Palestinian encampment if they do not leave by Monday afternoon, w/Irie Sentner politico.com/news/2024/04/2…

The “completely batshit” situation in southern Brooklyn - with Dems fighting Dems. Will Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn run again for county leader? She hasn’t decided yet. politico.com/newsletters/ne…

It's Monday. It's NY Playbook time!

- A post-budget social media feed fight, via Nick Reisman
- Brooklyn Dems are at it again, via Jeff Coltin
- College protests divide the Legislature, too
- Cuomo talked about the state of affairs
- Latimer's new add...
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Campaign Confidential was the best newsletter I've ever read and only one I'd ever actually anticipated arriving in my inbox with excitement. A true model for how to create and package must-read journalism content. Jeff and C&S team deserve every accolade!

NEW YORK — The owner of the New York Mets wants to expand his footprint in the Empire State with a casino at Citi Field. A left-flank lawmaker is standing in his way.

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“But Cohen is already considering ways to work around Ramos if she ends up opposing the bill…” Sally Goldenberg reports on the behind the scenes of the casino pitch for Citi Field’s parking lot politi.co/3UAwqna