Federal Judge Halts ICE Deportation of Pro-Palestinian Activist and Columbia Grad Amid NYC Protests
A judge blocked the deportation of pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia grad Mahmoud Khalil, detained by ICE over alleged Hamas ties, with community protests and civil rights concerns raised.
New York State Corrections Officers to Return to Work After Strike as Agreement Reached on Overtime and HALT Act
New York State corrections officers ended a significant strike after reaching an agreement addressing overtime policy and the HALT Act, with no penalties for returning workers.
Manhattan Federal Judge Denies NYC's Request for Immediate Return of $80M in FEMA Funds for Migrant Shelters
A judge rejected NYC's request for the immediate return of $80 million from FEMA for migrant shelters, citing no irreparable harm, amidst debates over the funds' retraction initiated by the Trump Administration.
NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams Gears Up for Potential Mayoral Run with Upcoming State of the City Address
Adrienne Adams is considering a mayoral run, which may become evident in her upcoming State of the City address, amidst political tension with former Governor Cuomo and current Mayor Eric Adams.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul Advocates for Federal Workers Amid Layoffs, Hosts Roundtable in Manhattan
NY Governor Hochul supports laid-off federal workers, hosting a roundtable and visiting a hospital to oppose Medicaid cuts. Sen. Schumer criticizes Social Security office closures. Hochul's ad campaign invites laid-off workers to join NY's workforce.