Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani leads in polls over former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa in the NYC mayoral race, especially among young and Black voters. However, the race may still see shifts before Election Day.

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York was named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate list for her influential role in advancing climate action and sustainable initiatives.

NY Attorney General Letitia James is suing the USDA for the illegal suspension of SNAP benefits during a government shutdown, affecting over 40 million Americans.

What used to be a 15-minute paperwork appointment in Lower Manhattan has become something immigrants prepare for like a possible arrest—writing down emergency contacts, leaving apartment keys with pastors, and saying what might be final goodbyes to their children.

New York City's 2025 general election saw 79,409 voters on its first day of early voting, surpassing previous figures, with New Yorkers voting on several key positions and ballot questions.

ICE raided Canal Street, arresting nine and disrupting the counterfeit goods market, with vendors slowing returning despite ongoing debates about the issue.

Early voting began in NYC for various local elections, including a tense mayoral race, with options to vote for other positions and city proposals. Logistics and voting ID requirements are detailed. RCV will not apply in the mayoral election.

New York AG Letitia James announced an Election Protection Hotline to help resolve voting issues for the November election, starting from the early voting period through Election Day.

New York AG Letitia James introduced an online tool for reporting ICE actions, pushing for accountability and transparency in immigration enforcement.

New York City joins a coalition in suing DHS and FEMA to protect over $100 million in public safety grants, contending new conditions for funding are unconstitutional.

Curtis Sliwa insists on staying in the NYC mayoral race despite low poll numbers and pressure from fellow Republicans, including his boss John Catsimatidis. He vows to vote for himself and has backing from some GOP figures.

U.S. Representative Dan Goldman urges NYPD to arrest federal ICE agents who unlawfully detain individuals, amid disputes over jurisdiction and ICE's increased enforcement activities.

President Trump commuted ex-Congressman George Santos' sentence, leading to debate among NY GOP members. Santos expressed thanks and discussed prison reform plans, while critics questioned the decision and its disregard for Santos' victims.