A federal judge orders improvements at NYC's 26 Federal Plaza immigration holding facility, addressing concerns over detainees' access to legal counsel, medical care, hygiene, and nourishment.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams is pushing for a ban on horse-drawn carriages due to safety and animal welfare issues, advocating for electric alternatives and proposing supports for drivers affected by the change.

Governor Kathy Hochul highlights a $6.7 million investment in law enforcement technology in Central NY, which includes drones and a robot dog, aiming to reduce crime and enhance police capabilities.

Judge Castel ruled ICE can continue courthouse arrests in NYC, despite ACLU's challenge, and temporarily blocked a DOJ policy for swift case dismissals.

Mayor Eric Adams signs Executive Order 54 to create the Commission on Universal After-School, aiming to provide after-school services to all NYC public school children in grades K-8, with an initial $331 million investment.

Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to support families of 9/11 victims, providing resources and renewing the September 11th Worker Protection Task Force.

New York City and other municipalities filed an amicus brief supporting California's stance against the federal government's deployment of the National Guard in cities, arguing it oversteps military authority and undermines local law enforcement.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch opposed federal troop deployment in NYC and criticized bail reform laws for crime spikes, while mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani disagreed on the reforms' impact on crime.

A federal appeals court upheld an $83.3 million defamation judgment against Donald Trump in E. Jean Carroll's case, rejecting Trump's appeal on immunity.

Zohran Mamdani focuses on public engagement in his NYC mayoral campaign, hosting forums at Columbia University. He is challenged by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo to debate and receives pushback from other candidates while rallying support on key issues.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch rejects the idea of deploying the National Guard to NYC, citing the city's success in crime reduction without military support.

NYC's Board of Elections may block Mayor Adams' Charter Reform Commission's ballot proposals on accelerating housing construction, amid debates over the City Council's land use power and ballot language clarity.

NYC mayoral hopeful Jim Walden has dropped out, citing low support and financial hurdles. His exit sets the stage for a potential Cuomo vs. Mamdani face-off.