Midday News: Business Leaders Warn of Tariff Fallout, NYPD Launches Subway Surfing Prevention Essay Contest, and City Council Counters Mayor’s Budget Plan

Justin Brannan, the Chair of the City Council's budget committee and representative of southwest Brooklyn, discusses the potential fallout from President Trump's tariffs on New York's economy. He highlights the challenges faced by local businesses beyond Wall Street. The NYPD's new essay contest aims to combat dangerous subway surfing among teens. Brannan also addresses the City Council's ambitious $117 billion budget counterproposal, stressing the importance of restoring essential services amidst economic uncertainty.