Dennis Fan

Andrew Cuomo’s announcement that as mayor he would push to raise the minimum wage in New York City to $20 an hour made headlines in what may be a tightening primary race. Brad Lander and Zohran Mamdani, too, have called for a higher city wage — a key affordability issue on which New York has lagged behind other major cities. Like with other proposals from mayoral candidates, Cuomo’s suggestion is to enlist the state Legislature’s help, and some question whether Albany will cooperate.

The recent OceanGate Titan expedition, which has been missing since Sunday, has revealed the dangers of plunging two miles under the ocean’s surface, whether in search of science or adventure (in this case, the latter). Added to this impending tragedy are the ongoing seabound dangers that the U.S. Coast Guard and others face in attempting a rescue. The Coast Guard reported on Thursday that it had found a debris field in the search area, which may or may not bring an end to this tragic saga.