City councilmembers want gun shops to post graphic warning posters designed by DOHMH. Supporters call it public‑health prevention; critics say it stigmatizes owners.

A March state audit found NYC tripled spending on services for people sleeping unsheltered, yet counts of people living on the street rose — auditors and advocates want clearer outcome data.

Letitia James led a coalition of attorneys general in a lawsuit seeking to block a new IPEDS survey that critics say forces colleges to hand over years of sensitive student data.

Mamdani campaigned on openness, but City Hall is delaying release of contracts and robocall audio tied to Adams’ AI projects while it combs through a FOIL backlog. Watchdogs say routine records shouldn’t be held.

Sources say Kaz Daughtry gave NYPD parking placards to unauthorized people, prompting the department to invalidate permits and renew calls for oversight.

The City Council’s March forecast finds stronger tax revenue and nearly $1.7 billion in savings that could spare the Rainy Day Fund.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office sued the Town of Beekman, alleging officials used zoning and costly permit demands to block a 12‑bed sober home for veterans and first responders.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has tapped longtime DHSES deputy Terence O'Leary as acting commissioner while the State Senate weighs confirmation. He'll oversee cybersecurity, NG911 and other emergency programs.

City Council marked a long‑sought package expanding vendor licenses, creating a vendor assistance office and moving many vending offenses out of the criminal system.

The New York Fed's February consumer survey shows one‑year inflation expectations near 3%, but the survey closed before a recent oil‑price shock tied to the Iran conflict.

Albany lawmakers are pushing to raise New York's bottle deposit to 10¢ and expand which drinks qualify for refunds.

A new state law lets experienced dental hygienists provide cleanings and preventive care in schools, clinics and long‑term care without a dentist on site. Regulators have until June 19, 2027 to write rules and stand up new certification pathways.

Rama Duwaji liked Instagram posts that appeared to celebrate the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, according to reporting. City Hall says the mayor condemned the violence.