Good morning, New York City. Here’s what you need to know today.

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There’s a deep freeze this morning but a small thaw is in store this afternoon.

We can expect skies will be partly cloudy.

Highs: Low 30s
Lows: Mid-teens
Frigid start

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Around NYC

1. NYC rideshare drivers worry Hochul’s robotaxi proposal will kill jobs

Waymo is already testing eight autonomous vehicles on New York City streets under a special permit, but the cars are not yet allowed to pick up passengers and must have a human behind the wheel.

Now, Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing legislation that would allow a limited number of driverless rideshare vehicles to operate elsewhere in the state. The proposal is raising concerns among for-hire drivers, who fear job losses and wage declines.

2. Protesters march in Midtown against first year of Trump’s second term

New Yorkers marked the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second inauguration with protests across Midtown Manhattan.

Hundreds gathered outside Trump Tower and in Bryant Park, chanting against the president’s immigration policies and broader agenda despite frigid temperatures. Meanwhile, Trump marked the anniversary in Washington, calling his first year back in office a success.

3. Democratic socialists compete for Mamdani’s legislative seat

A special election is underway in Astoria to fill Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s former state Assembly seat.

The Feb. 3 race features three Democratic Socialists of America candidates, with Diana Moreno running on the Democratic Party line and carrying endorsements from Mamdani, the DSA and the Queens Democratic Party.

Around the Nation

1. One year in office: A look at which campaign trail promises Trump has fulfilled in his first year

2. Justice Department subpoenas Walz and others in Minnesota immigration enforcement obstruction probe

3. The U.S. is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters

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