Gov. Kathy Hochul criticizes Texas redistricting as a "legal insurrection" and meets with Texas legislators opposing the plan, which she attributes to Trump's influence.

Andrew Cuomo proposes subsidizing public transit fares for the poorest New Yorkers in his mayoral campaign, criticizing Zohran Mamdani's free transit for all plan as beneficial to the wealthy.

NYC Mayor Adams leads a coalition of local governments in filing an amicus brief to protect ACA benefits against a federal rule that may limit healthcare access.

New York Governor Hochul adopts a combative approach to redistricting, countering Republican strategies and prompting criticism from good government groups advocating for an independent process.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams received endorsements from religious leaders and law enforcement unions, solidifying support despite a lawsuit alleging corruption in his administration.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani emphasizes universal childcare, while facing criticism from Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams on his policing strategies.

Eleven more NYC library branches will open on Sundays starting September 7, 2025, thanks to a $2 million investment following a $15 million increase in operational support.

An NY assemblymember seeks the release of Yeonsoo Go, a South Korean national detained by ICE despite claims of a valid visa. Community support surges as her education at Purdue University is jeopardized.

Governor Hochul demands UASI funding from DHS after a Manhattan shooting, highlighting NYC's vulnerability and the potential security risks of withheld funds.

Columbia University has made an agreement with the Trump administration to reevaluate its reliance on and admissions process for international students, amid a broader push for policy changes affecting foreign students' involvement in U.S. academia.

New York and other states are suing the Trump administration for demanding extensive data on SNAP recipients, citing privacy concerns and potential targeting of immigrants.

Incumbent NYC Mayor Adams and former Gov. Cuomo trade barbs in the mayoral race, with Adams criticizing Cuomo's resignation amid a harassment probe and Cuomo countering on Adams' Trump dealings. They lag behind Democratic candidate Mamdani in polls.

The Trump administration has sued New York City over its sanctuary city policies, asserting they impede federal immigration law enforcement. Experts doubt the lawsuit's success, while NYC defends its practices as safety measures.