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[Amanda Litman @amandalitman]

Zohran’s speech from the Knicks ceremony and Obama’s speech from the presidential center opening are cousins — two different ways of getting at the same belief that hope is a choice, that hard work is worth it, that setbacks are never permanent and long odds are not a fate. Stubborn collective optimism is back!

[Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @NYCMayor]

When we came into office, we uncovered a $12 billion budget deficit.

Today, I’m proud to say we brought it down to zero.

We didn’t close the gap on the backs of working people.

We closed it while funding parks, libraries, safer streets and making historic investments in public housing.

Call it Pothole Politics. Call it Democratic Socialism. It's government that delivers for the people who make this city run.

That’s what New Yorkers deserve. And that’s what we will keep fighting for every single day.

[TripIt @TripIt]

Whether you’ve visited before or this is your first time, NYC is packed with museums you won’t want to miss. We've rounded up 7 you might not have heard of—but should definitely visit.

Been to these lesser-known museums? Tell us: Which one is your fave? https://t.co/fiLjn4w0jx

[Amanda Litman @amandalitman]

Claudia Goldin won the Nobel Prize in economics - as a treat, she took on volunteer role helping the WNBA players negotiate for the biggest pay increase a union has ever received - a nearly 400% raise. This is badass. https://t.co/aiJ02p5nO5

[Kyle Potter @kpottermn]

Wouldn't it just be easier to ... you know, fund the TSA?

[Stanford Steve @StanfordSteve82]

One Big Thing
Captain Colin Dorgan

[Amanda Wowk Creative @_A_W_C]

I’m not sure when I’ll run out of tears for this team, but today, they are happy ones 🖤

[Bill Koch @BillKoch25]

If you read one thing today, let it be this from @ByJacobRousseau.

What a group of kids. What a story.
https://t.co/utQE9PU858

[Boston 25 News @boston25]

AN EMOTIONAL VICTORY:
Just over one month after they were at the center of a mass shooting in Pawtucket, Blackstone Valley Hockey wins 3-2 in quadruple overtime to claim the Division Two State Championship. https://t.co/cn2msbRFGs

[Amanda Wowk Creative @_A_W_C]

I’m not crying, you’re crying 🖤

[Good Morning America @GMA]

In an emotional moment on the ice, Colin Dorgan, following the tragic killings of his family members, scored the winning goal in double overtime. @ReeveWill reports.

[Ben Furnas @bfurnas]

“I cannot believe I get to live here.” 🥹🗽

[TripIt @TripIt]

With its efficient transit, world-class night markets, and seamless blend of nature and city life, Taipei is ideal for a short getaway that feels both energizing and restorative. https://t.co/vhF618jLu2

[TripIt @TripIt]

✅ Research restaurants in advance
✅ Download helpful apps, like HappyCow
✅ Pre-order in-flight meals

Plus 3 more tips for traveling as a vegetarian. https://t.co/bJPv1dB6jy

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

Another win for the U.S. Women’s Hockey team.

[Luis Ferré-Sadurní @luisferre]

NEW: Letitia James, the New York attorney general, announced that her office will deploy "legal observers" to document ICE activity in NY.

Her office says the effort is the first of its kind by an AG.

https://t.co/9epRgEgGc6

[Mark D. Levine @MarkLevineNYC]

NEW: You now have free unlimited access to @nytimes online at all @nypl branches, with no library card or login required. Just connect your device to library WiFi or use one of their computers. Includes news, games, cooking, The Athletic, Wirecutter etc.

One more reason to love our libraries!
https://t.co/gDAhVSCHO8

[Zaid Jilani @ZaidJilani]

The real fear of Zohran Mamdanis critics is not that he fails but that he succeeds. Americans might ask, wait the government can be competent? Why isn’t our city competent?

[Elizabeth Warren @SenWarren]

“Please get the truth out about our son.”

Read and share the statement from the parents of Alex Pretti, the VA ICU nurse who was shot and killed by border patrol.

[TripIt @TripIt]

Planning a trip to Edinburgh? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Find out where to fly in, eat, stay, and play—plus how to get around—in our City Break guide. https://t.co/aL0rmsV5E7

[More Perfect Union @MorePerfectUS]

Today New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani will unveil a plan for universal child care across the state.

Governor Hochul will also announce that she’s “committing to fully fund the first two years” of Zohran's plan for free preschool for all 2-year-olds.

[Governor Kathy Hochul @GovKathyHochul]

Universal child care is coming to New York.