NYC Councilmember Keith Powers is proposing a law to legally recognize bodega cats, including requirements for vaccination and neutering, aligning with the city's anti-rat efforts.

NYC mayoral candidates are preparing to oppose Trump's immigration enforcement, defending sanctuary policies and the city's undocumented immigrants, with actions like legal measures and protests.

New Yorkers are still adjusting to Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), used in city elections to rank top five candidates, which can extend the tallying process through multiple rounds. The city is focusing on voter education to clarify the RCV process.

New York City challenges the DOJ's cut of over $820 million in public safety funding, filing an amicus brief with other jurisdictions to reverse the OJP's decision.

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado started his campaign for New York governor, positioning himself as a progressive alternative to Gov. Kathy Hochul, focusing on health care, housing, and criticizing her policies.

The first NYC Democratic mayoral primary debate at 30 Rockefeller Center will feature nine candidates, excluding incumbent Mayor Eric Adams. Mics will be muted for rule violations, and candidates will address unannounced topics.

NY Attorney General Letitia James and 20 states' coalition file an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration's transgender military ban, seeking to uphold a block on its enforcement.

Brannan and Levine sparred on their support for Mayor Adams and their approach to potential Trump spending cuts in the NYC Comptroller debate, showing alignment on issues like housing and childcare.

Mayor Eric Adams commits $13 million for summer safety initiatives in NYC, including extended community center hours and programs like "Flip the Script" for Brownsville youth.

New York City beaches will be patrolled by drones to assist swimmers in distress by talking and dropping life rafts, part of a broader summer public safety campaign by Mayor Adams.

The federal stop-work order on NYC's Empire Wind 1 project was lifted, a decision Mayor Adams praised, anticipating job creation and progress towards renewable energy goals.

A new 400,000 sq. ft. commercial development has opened at 2440 Fulton Street in East New York, Brooklyn, offering DSS programs and retail space as part of the broader East New York Neighborhood Plan.

Andrew Cuomo's mayoral campaign is under scrutiny for potential improper coordination with a super PAC, leading to financial penalties and ongoing investigation by the Campaign Finance Board.