Diya Vij is set to lead New York City’s Department of Cultural Affairs, a post that controls hundreds of millions in arts funding and programs across the five boroughs.

New York lawmakers have declined to say whether they'll forgo pay while roughly 120,000 DHS employees work without pay during a partial DHS shutdown.

Gov. Kathy Hochul named John Kagia acting head of the Office of Cannabis Management as the agency seeks steadier leadership amid a rocky rollout.

Letitia James sued Valve, alleging loot boxes in popular games operate like illegal gambling and create real‑world value children can be lured into. The state seeks injunctions, restitution and fines.

Congress approved a funding fix for the World Trade Center Health Program, aiming to end years of uncertainty and keep care available to 9/11 responders and survivors. Lawmakers and unions called it a long‑sought victory.

The Hotel and Gaming Trades Council has stepped up member mobilization ahead of a July contract expiration, and local planners warn a World Cup‑era walkout would ripple through hotels and events.

Letitia James says a court order bars federal access to SNAP recipient records, protecting millions of low-income and immigrant New Yorkers.

Sen. Chuck Schumer and two New York lawmakers introduced legislation to designate the Pride flag as a congressionally authorized banner for Stonewall. The move follows the flag’s removal and renewed legal fights over park displays.

City leaders say a council staffer’s ICE detention was unlawful and have filed an emergency habeas petition to try to keep him in New York.

Børge Brende resigned as president and CEO of the World Economic Forum after an internal review tied to newly released Epstein documents; Alois Zwinggi is interim CEO.

First Lady Melania Trump will chair a U.N. Security Council session in New York next Monday; the White House says the meeting will focus on children, technology and education.

Supporters rallied at City Hall for the Council's Safe Access package to secure entrances to schools and houses of worship. Critics say the bills risk curbing lawful protest.

New York Attorney General Letitia James filed an amicus brief on Feb. 24, 2026, urging a federal court to dismiss the DOJ's lawsuit challenging the city's sanctuary policies.