The PBA sued the CCRB in Manhattan federal court, saying the watchdog published unverified misconduct claims about NYPD officers that can end careers. The union wants the disclosures stopped.

Hassan Naveed has returned to City Hall as chief of staff to Deputy Mayor Renita Francois while pressing a lawsuit that alleges discrimination under the Adams administration.

Council committees held an oversight hearing on immigrant-targeted tenant harassment and a bill to make the Certification of No Harassment permanent. Lawmakers and advocates pressed HPD on enforcement and criteria.

Palantir’s 22‑point X thread argues AI will replace nuclear deterrence and calls for national service, sparking protests in New York and the Bay Area. Critics say it reads like a war manifesto.

Investigations show NYC has paid about $99.3M in rent and utilities for 28 unused preschool sites while families face long waitlists for neighborhood seats.

The NYPSC on April 16 cleared utilities to use customer-owned batteries for demand response, approving Con Edison’s BYOB option and linking state rebates to enrollment.

City Council leaders asked Mayor Zohran Mamdani to stage a ticker‑tape parade honoring the Artemis II astronauts after their return from a historic lunar flyby. The push references both the crew’s distance record and recent city permit decisions around July events.

A new Assembly bill would exempt pet food from New York sales tax; sponsors call it basic cost‑of‑living relief as pet expenses keep rising. Lawmakers in both chambers have introduced similar measures and fiscal questions remain.

His 2025 tax return shows $1,643 in rap royalties and a $7,011 refund. The filing offers a small-window look at the mayor's household finances.

A federal judge rebuked New York City lawyers after missed discovery slowed a class action alleging the city denies IVF benefits to gay male employees.

The City Council rolled out a World Cup readiness package on April 16, 2026 focused on a cultural passport, small‑business outreach, extra restrooms and anti‑scam education.

The SEC moved to let customers cross‑margin Treasuries with futures, aiming to reduce double‑margining and lower clearing costs while changing legal protections for opting‑in clients.

Gov. Kathy Hochul and her husband reported $1.86 million in combined income for 2025, with filings showing high pay, charitable giving and foreign investments. The couple’s full investment disclosure is expected in a state ethics filing due May 15.