Mayor Eric Adams visits Albania to foster economic ties and promote NYC tourism, with his trip's expenses partially covered by city funds and Albanian hospitality. He has personal connections to Albania through his son, who gained fame there.

Andrew Cuomo's fundraising surged by $400k following Eric Adams' withdrawal from the NYC mayoral race, though he remains behind in polls compared to frontrunner Zohran Mamdani.

Trump's administration reinstated $187 million in counterterrorism funds to the NYPD after cuts were criticized, ensuring support for New York's security operations.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch faces scrutiny for retaining misconduct cases and her disciplinary decisions, while mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani proposes transferring disciplinary authority to the CCRB.

Bilt is expanding its headquarters to the Meatpacking District in Manhattan, promising 600 jobs with a 15-year lease on a 58,000-square-foot space. The state supports the fintech firm with up to $6.25 million in tax credits.

New Yorkers face potential health insurance cost hikes as federal subsidies may expire amid political strife, with Governor Hochul rallying against the government shutdown and its statewide impact.

Mayor Eric Adams announced a $93 billion Capital Commitment Plan for New York, aiming to improve housing, safety, and education without cutting previous projects.

Several states sued the HHS over changes to sex education funding terms that exclude gender identity, which could impact public health and LGBT youth well-being.

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.