Hello Columbia Lion! NYU Bobcat here. Hmmm I agree, didn't think it'd affect it much but slowing down admin processes might translate into delays all across the board? I highly doubt that they make decision up to the last minute (feel free to correct me though) and my guess is that they are finalizing admin-stuff before sending out decisions.
That being said, its good to see this round of protests go off. NYU has been protesting in solidarity but in typical fashion none of our TAs skip classes. At least they didn't 'strike' last year, our TAs kinda just said they are in support and explained what it was about. Do you think this will last? Can't believe Pres Bo's salary though....