Protests are ramping up in college campuses over the Israel-Hamas war. Brian Schwartz reports on how billionaires like Robert Kraft and Leon Cooperman are weighing their support for Columbia University.

METS OR YANKEES? When it comes to New York City baseball, the Subway Series rivalry is a tale as old as time pinning the Yankees and Mets against each other in hopes of winning over the city, but what makes this MLB matchup so engaging? ⚾️ nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/ny…

"We have already seen about a foot of sea level rise since 1900 in NYC, and now in the next 25 years by 2050, that might be a foot and a half to two feet higher, so what took 100 years to do is now only taking 25 years to do." - NYClimate NBC New York nbcnewyork.com/news/nyc-new-c…

More than 100 protesters were arrested -- yet few injuries reported -- when NYPD officers in riot gear descended on Columbia University late Tuesday, using tactical strategies to clear the occupied Hamilton Hall and lawn encampment at the request of the college.

The 24/7 live installation connecting NYC & Dublin is attracting thousands of visitors, but due to controversial activity, the portal is temporarily shut. I spoke w portals.org founder Benediktas Gylys on his vision & next cities to expand. NBC New York nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc…

Have plans for Memorial Day? Travel is expected to boom past pre-pandemic levels for the first time, which could cause more headaches on the roads for the estimated 2.8 million New York residents looking to get away, new report by the AAA. NBC New York nbcnewyork.com/news/local/mem…

For the first time in sports history, the T20 World Cup will host matches in the U.S. NBC New York's Linda Gaudino chats with the pros, players & experts, including NYUSPS Tisch Sports's Dr. Daniel Guy Kelly II, on the impact of this historical moment. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=9-gvej…

A deli is going viral with foodies traveling hours to get a bite of a sandwich with no bread. 🥪 We decided to drop by Seven Brothers Gourmet in Oceanside, Long Island to give the summer “pickle bun” trend a try. #pickle #sandwich #trend #viral #oceanside #sevenbrothers

House Democrats convened at their national party headquarters in Washington on Tuesday for a pivotal closed-door meeting, as members weigh whether to continue backing President Joe Biden’s reelection bid or seek his withdrawal from the race.

"For the first time, since Ronald Reagan, New York is in play in the general election," Nassau County Exec. Bruce Blakeman told me, noting top national topics like immigration policies that he says are impacting the greater New York City area. nbcnewyork.com/news/politics/…

About a thousand singles, mostly wearing black, flooded New York City's Washington Square Park on Wednesday to run or fast-walk during a new run club meet, quickly becoming the city's most popular place to find new love or friendships. NBC New York nbcnewyork.com/new-york/nyc-s…

"It's a notable win for Trump," says Brian Schwartz on Elon Musk reportedly donating to a pro-Trump Super PAC. "But I do think that the $90 million that's on the sidelines now for Joe Biden, that may not come back before the convention, is much more notable."

I am declaring a state of emergency for all of New York. We are prepared to deploy resources to areas affected by the severe weather caused by the remnants of Debby. Please stay safe, monitor your local forecasts, and keep off the roads.

NEW: The immersive and live stream portal connecting two bustling cities, New York City and Dublin, is set to leave the Flatiron District for a new spot. NBC New York nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc…

As a thank you to our loyal customers, Governor Murphy has announced a transit fare holiday period for all customers from 8/26 through 9/2. Fares will be waived for all modes of transportation, offering free rides across the NJ TRANSIT network.

Cats are returning to the political stage, reminiscent of the 2016 election, with New York pet owners and animal welfare supporters nationwide pushing the Harris-Walz campaign to defeat former President Donald Trump. NBC New York nbcnewyork.com/news/politics/…

A team of young Democrats from New York, New Jersey & Connecticut are targeting crucial counties that could make or break control of Congress -- young adults being a pivotal voting bloc on election day. NYS Young Democrats 🌴 🥥 NJ Young Democrats CT Young Democrats NBC New York nbcnewyork.com/news/politics/…

A team of young Democrats from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are targeting crucial counties that could make or break control of Congress. nbcnewyork.com/news/politics/…

Thank you to NBC Entertainment for interviewing me this morning!!!! Linda Gaudino