NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed a 9.5% property tax hike as a last resort to address the city's $5 billion budget gap, facing criticism for potentially exacerbating affordability issues.

Attorney General Letitia James leads 17 attorneys general to support Haitian immigrants in the US, filing a brief to preserve their Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

Mayor Mamdani appoints Ana María Archila as Commissioner of International Affairs and Faiza Ali as Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs in NYC to strengthen global relations and support immigrants.

A Partnership for New York City report says Texas has overtaken New York in finance jobs and warns Mayor Mamdani’s proposed tax hikes could speed the exodus.

The city is advertising 'no‑exam' openings that include health spending accounts, pension coverage and paid leave — an alternate path into municipal work.

An immigration judge has terminated removal proceedings against Mohsen Mahdawi after ruling a key government memo couldn't be authenticated.

One year after a wildcat DOCCS walkout, county jails are still holding dozens of people meant for state prison and awaiting millions in reimbursements.

Mayor Mamdani is set to present his budget for NYC amid a deficit, with Gov. Hochul pledging $1.5 billion in state aid, despite opposing his plan to tax the rich. Mamdani criticizes previous fiscal policies and aims to avoid burdening citizens.

Christina Farrell has been appointed as NYCEM Commissioner, bringing years of crisis management experience, including roles in handling the 2003 blackout and Hurricane Sandy.

A business coalition has asked state regulators to pause New York’s 2019 climate targets, citing a NYISO reliability outlook; advocates say incoming clean projects and federal decisions change the calculus.

State Democrats unveiled a bill package to block federal interference at the polls and shore up election administration across New York.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to name Faiza Ali — a former City Council deputy chief of staff and immigrant‑rights organizer — to lead the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs.

New York grapples with the environmental and economic impacts of a potential surge in energy consumption due to proposed AI data centers by Big Tech, with officials emphasizing fair cost distribution.