It’s nearly midnight & the ⁦Columbia Journalism⁩ newsroom is buzzing.

Epic #Knicks collapse. They led by 6 with “28” seconds to go and lose in OT. Game 6 is Thursday in Philly. Remember the Knicks score 8 points in “28” seconds for a miracle win in Game 2. Crazy series.

Columbia student negotiator Mahmoud Khalil says he was suspended despite assurances from admin he could act as a go between for demonstrators, latest on the Columbia standoff:

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'We have begun suspending students' - Ben Chang, Columbia VP for comms

On the steps, Columbia University commencement set to take place on May 15th. Directly across, the student-led pro-Palestine encampment is still here. Despite a University directive to self-disperse by 2pm today or participants face suspension. #NBC4NY

On the steps, Columbia University commencement set to take place on May 15th. Directly across, the student-led pro-Palestine encampment is still here. Despite a University directive to self-disperse by 2pm today or participants face suspension. #NBC4NY

There is a veritable minefield to navigate over the next 64 and a half days but there is now an official start date.

Congestion pricing has a start date #nbc4ny
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NEW: MTA sets official start date for #congestion pricing — SUNDAY JUNE 30th at 12:01am. (Two weeks behind what some had targeted.) Exemption applications for low-income discount now open. Peak hours: cars $15. #NBC4NY

I’m on a flight in US and an old lady has caused confusion, hilarity and then amazement as the crew expected her to be an infant. She is actually 101 and the computer can’t handle an age that high so just put her down as a 1 year old on the manifest. She laughed it off. Legend.

A little bit of creative “name calling” on the #congestion pricing front. Rep Josh Gottheimer calling MTA chairman Janno Lieber “Johnno” and LIRR president Rob Free calling Gottheimer “Goodheimer.” More on the verbal sparring at 4:30pm and 5:30pm on NBC New York #NBC4NY

A little bit of creative “name calling” on the #congestion pricing front. Rep Josh Gottheimer calling MTA chairman Janno Lieber “Johnno” and LIRR president Rob Free calling Gottheimer “Goodheimer.” More on the verbal sparring at 4:30pm and 5:30pm on NBC New York #NBC4NY

.Office of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander today is releasing his report on the city’s emergency preparedness from Sept 2023 storm

It solves a mystery the mayor’s comms team refused to answer — who is the extreme weather czar? Turns out it’s Mayor Eric Adams’s chief of staff

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Looks like Hochul and lawmakers will extend to-go cocktails at restaurants/bars for another five years.

The law was due to expire next year. Hochul pushed for a permanent extension. They landed on five years.

NEW: city council - in a tiny but packed hearing room — hearing from New Yorkers angry about #helicopter noise — those who want a quieter city wearing buttons that say “stop the chop” #NBC4NY

NEW: city council - in a tiny but packed hearing room — hearing from New Yorkers angry about #helicopter noise — those who want a quieter city wearing buttons that say “stop the chop” #NBC4NY

“Well, John, I thank you….”

One of the great joys of my career was sharing the broadcast booth nightly with John & Suzyn for the Daily News 5th. Two of the best in the business and even better friends. Wishing John as much happiness in retirement as he’s had in the booth. (📸: Last night at the old Stadium)

Congrats to John Sterling on a marvelous career. If the Brooklyn Dodgers were the Boys of Summer; Sterling was “the radio voice of Yankees Baseball in the summer.” What a super legacy. Enjoy retirement John. After 5420 regular season games & 211 post-season games - u deserve it!

So what’s going on with the #BQE , you ask? nbcnewyork.com/news/queens-bo… #NBC4NY