A sweeping plastics bill that would force companies to cut packaging and ban certain chemicals is back in the New York Assembly, reigniting a fight between advocates and industry. Lawmakers are eyeing amendments as lobbying intensifies.

New York’s residential electricity prices are near 27¢/kWh — about 50% above the U.S. average, according to new state and federal data. Delivery charges, taxes and infrastructure costs are the main drivers.

Steven Fulop has begun remaking the Partnership for New York City — tightening membership, boosting fundraising and pitching a centrist advocacy playbook as the group adjusts to Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The test will be whether fewer, louder members translate into policy wins.

A U.S. attorney appointed by a panel of judges in Albany was fired hours later by the Justice Department, leading to controversy and criticism from New York Democratic senators.

A Manhattan judge allowed breach claims against JPMorgan over near‑zero cash‑sweep rates to proceed while tossing some fiduciary counts. The case could force broader industry changes.

New DCWP Commissioner Sam Levine has launched lawsuits, a multimillion‑dollar restitution package and a report accusing apps of cutting couriers’ tips. He says more staff and courts will decide the next moves.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani nominated former EDNY prosecutor Nadia Shihata to run the Department of Investigation, promising 'zero tolerance' for self‑enrichment at City Hall.

Controversy arises over ICE arresting a Mexican immigrant at a Manhattan courthouse, igniting debate about NYC's sanctuary laws and local-federal cooperation on immigration matters.

Albany lawmakers want to tweak the Foundation Aid formula and add roughly $1B to NYC schools — a push that collides with NAEP gains in some lower‑spending states.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stepped back from expanding CityFHEPS rental vouchers, citing a tightened budget and legal questions — leaving advocates and a pending suit to press for answers.

Lawmakers pressed health officials after a hearing revealed about $1.4B in managed‑care tax revenue has been collected but not yet passed to providers. The delay has hospitals and clinics demanding answers.

A surprise Trump video at the Garden City GOP convention touted Bruce Blakeman’s law-and-order record and shifted the spotlight to his bid for governor. The clip amplifies Republican unity but intensifies the contrast with Democrats.

Mayor Mamdani is sending officials into every borough to collect renters’ complaints about hidden fees, mold and unsafe conditions. Testimony will inform a report and enforcement steps.