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Morning Headlines: Immigration Bill Reignites Debate in Albany, MTA Seeks State and Federal Funds for $65 Billion Transit Plan, and Rising Egg Prices Impact NYC Delis

Feb 5, 2025
The push for tighter immigration controls ignites heated debates in Albany, raising questions about local cooperation with federal authorities. Meanwhile, the MTA seeks a whopping $65 billion to improve NYC's transit system, hoping for state and federal backing. On a lighter note, a bird flu outbreak has sent egg prices soaring, putting pressure on local delis and bodegas trying to maintain the beloved bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich. It's a mix of serious policy talk and the everyday impacts on city life.
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