Letitia James and other attorneys general sued the HHS over forced removal of gender identity from sex education, defending funding for crucial programs against potentially discriminatory guidelines.

Several NYC immigration judges, including David Kim and Carmen Maria Rey Caldas, were fired amid a case backlog and national judge dismissals since Trump's return to office.

Three Manhattan casino proposals were rejected by local panels mandated by a 2022 New York law, emphasizing community decision-making over developer interests.

French President Macron called Trump after being stopped by NYPD due to Trump's motorcade, during his visit to NYC. Despite the delay, Macron continued diplomatic efforts and interacted with the public.

Police arrested 50 protesters near the UN during Trump's speech; they had attempted to block Second Avenue and received summonses for disorderly conduct.

NYC's rat czar Kathleen Corradi will leave her position after aiding in the city's rodent mitigation efforts, which saw decreased rat sightings. Her tenure exceeded two years, and she will join the New York City Housing Authority in a new role.

New York City has joined other cities and states in opposing the EPA's rollbacks on environmental regulations and the dismissal of the 2009 "Endangerment Finding." The city filed legal challenges to support science-based climate policy.

Trump administration announces a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, with the intent to protect American jobs, impacting the New York City area. Existing visa holders are exempt from the fee.

New York City prepares for the 80th UN General Assembly with extensive security measures and traffic adjustments to manage the expected arrival of over 150 world leaders.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld New York's firearms restrictions in places like Times Square and on public transport, affirming the state's gun control measures.

Eleven New York City lawmakers were arrested for civil disobedience at a federal building after being denied entry to inspect ICE holding rooms, which are criticized as inhumane.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams suggests reviewing school policies to potentially prevent transgender students from using bathrooms aligning with their gender identity, inciting criticism amid state laws and federal pressure.

NYPD increases security for the UNGA in NYC, with heightened measures including drone surveillance, amid recent violence and the murder of Charlie Kirk.