Midday News: Cost of Private Special Education in NYC Hits Record High, Police Investigate Central Park Death, and NYC Prepares for Trump’s Deportation Plans

The soaring costs of private special education in New York City are hitting families hard, with $1.3 billion spent, raising eyebrows among parents and educators. Meanwhile, a police investigation unfolds after a suspicious death in Central Park. On the political front, the city braces for potential mass deportations as President-elect Trump promises drastic immigration policy changes. Community concerns grow, focusing on the safety of undocumented immigrants and the need for legal support to navigate their rights in a shifting legal landscape.