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.

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.