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.

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.