Midday News: Columbia Professors Sue Over Federal Cuts, Newark Debates Ironbound Redevelopment, and Hochul Presses Trump on MTA Funding

Columbia professors are suing the Trump administration over revoked federal funding linked to a protest situation. In Newark, a proposed housing redevelopment in the Ironbound sparks debate about gentrification and affordability. Meanwhile, Governor Hochul is urging President Trump for help with MTA’s budget crisis, highlighting ongoing funding challenges and community pushback against public transit tax hikes. The episode captures the tangled web of politics, community concerns, and funding disputes affecting New York City and beyond.