An official estimate shows Wall Street bonuses rose 9% to $49.2B in 2025, lifting average payouts near $247K and providing a seasonal fiscal boost for New York.

FHFA director Bill Pulte referred New York AG Letitia James to U.S. attorneys in Miami and Chicago over alleged insurance‑application fraud, DOJ confirms. The move follows an earlier dismissal and new lines of inquiry.

A Senate budget item would make New Yorkers pay state tax on gains now excluded under federal law, prompting warnings from investors about the future of VC in the city.

City job postings for Mamdani’s Office of Mass Engagement advertise multiple six‑figure roles. The city's listings and a New York Post tally suggest the hires could total nearly $2 million.

State records list about $9.08 billion in unclaimed funds across 34.8 million accounts. The comptroller’s searchable database shows regional totals and a way to claim money.

A federal judge found that ICE unlawfully detained a Long Island man with Special Immigrant Juvenile status and vacated the agency's revocation of his work authorization. The ruling highlights a larger backlog and enforcement pattern affecting SIJ beneficiaries.

Council members pressed agency officials on jail, probation and oversight funding during a preliminary criminal-justice budget hearing at City Hall.

A 17‑year legal fight over 650 Fifth Avenue produced roughly $318 million to compensate victims of Iran‑sponsored terrorism, with an initial $129M already paid.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says Social Security "doesn't allow most Americans to build wealth" in his latest chairman's letter, reopening debate over market-linked retirement ideas. Senators and budget analysts are already weighing in.

The U.S. Supreme Court reversed the Second Circuit on March 23, 2026, ruling that a Vermont sergeant is entitled to qualified immunity after a 2015 sit‑in arrest. The unsigned opinion tightens the "clearly established" test and drew a forceful dissent from Justice Sotomayor.

Chancellor Kamar Samuels faced the City Council Monday as lawmakers dug into the DOE’s Fiscal Year 2027 preliminary budget, with class‑size and special‑education costs at the center.

Assemblymember Anna Kelles introduced A10354 to require New York utilities to create virtual power plants that aggregate batteries, EVs and smart devices. Supporters say it could cut bills; critics warn of regulatory overreach.

New polls compiled March 21 show Gov. Kathy Hochul leading most matchups, but regional splits and a still‑fluid Republican field leave the race open.