Morning Headlines: Gov. Hochul Considers Extra School Meals During Federal Shutdown, Mamdani’s Rent Freeze Plan Faces Hurdles, and Overdose Deaths Drop Across NYC

Governor Kathy Hochul says she’s exploring whether schools can send extra meals home to students if the federal shutdown disrupts food stamp benefits. Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani’s plan to freeze rents for stabilized tenants could face obstacles from the current administration. And new city data shows drug overdose deaths fell nearly 30 percent last year, with declines in every borough.