Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil, known for campus activism, faces likely deportation to Algeria following legal challenges and an appeals court ruling.

A judge ordered New York's 11th District to be redrawn to address the dilution of minority voting power, impacting the Republican-held seat and nearby Democratic districts.

NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol has resigned, effective February 11, as confirmed by ABC7NY and The Post. Mayor Mamdani must now find a replacement.

Protesters across the U.S., notably in NYC, rallied against President Trump's policies on the one-year anniversary of his second term, criticizing his foreign policy and ICE operations.

Mayor Mamdani cautiously welcomes Governor Hochul's budget targeting early childhood education and criticizes predecessor's fiscal mismanagement, vowing to protect working families and seek fairness in financial contributions.

Gov. Hochul leads in fundraising for NY gubernatorial race, but public finance system may help rivals Delgado and Blakeman compete. Despite a cap on individual donations, Hochul has $20.2M, while Delgado and Blakeman rely on the system for support.

Tricia Shimamura appointed as NYC Parks Commissioner, bringing experience from previous roles and a commitment to enhancing public spaces for all New Yorkers.

NYC Comptroller Mark Levine reports a $2.2 billion current fiscal year shortfall, with a projected $10.4 billion by FY2027, citing spending decisions rather than economic downturn as the cause.

Governor Hochul announces over $38 million in state funding to enhance emergency communications across 17 counties and NYC, aiming to improve the infrastructure and interoperability for first responders.

A federal judge ruled to resume construction of New York's Empire Wind project, previously halted by a Trump administration order over national security concerns.

A federal appeals court reversed a lower court's release of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil; the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court ruled the lower court lacked jurisdiction at this stage.

NY Governor Hochul and other officials criticized ICE's arrest of NYC Council analyst Bohorquez, whose legal work status is disputed, highlighting concerns over excessive immigration enforcement.

Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address focused on strategic moderation, targeting everyday concerns and aligning with progressives without fully endorsing their agenda, setting up her potential 2026 re-election campaign.