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We are bright, chilly and brisk today with morning temperatures in the 20s and 30s, highs this afternoon in the mid 40s to low 50s. Passing flurries hit later tonight with lows in the 30s. Friday looks dry and milder with highs near 50, sun to increasing clouds before a wintry mix to rain returns late Friday night.
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Around New York
1. Debating the future of the New York State Museum
Will a needed infusion of $150 million by Gov. Kathy Hochul, which could remove the museum from the independence of the state Education Department and place it under the executive branch, put the Albany museum in the crosshairs of politics? Or is it more important to ensure the museum isn't ignored?
2. New York state officials, seniors note concerns over fast, wide-reaching changes to Social Security
Fast-moving changes to Social Security are ringing some alarm bells among New Yorkers. Plans have been announced to shutter multiple offices. Tacking that on to other cuts and changes, and people – and Sen. Chuck Schumer – have questions.
3. State Health Department asks employees to help with home care transition
Several DOH emails obtained by Spectrum News 1 show the department offered state and contract staff comp time and overtime pay to process paperwork to transition thousands of people who need to finish registration with the new company.
Around the Nation
1. The Atlantic releases entire Signal chat showing Hegseth's detailed attack plans against Houthis
2. Trump announces 25% tariff on foreign-made cars and trucks beginning April 2
