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.

Border czar Tom Homan plans to increase ICE agents in sanctuary cities like New York, following a shooting by undocumented immigrants and criticism of local policies that restrict ICE activity.

The Trump administration sued NYC over sanctuary city policies, citing constitutional violations and public safety concerns, while the city defends their safety impact.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams and the DCWP celebrate the implementation of the Safe Hotels Act, enhancing hotel safety and worker protections. The act mandates licensing, staff training, and constant security presence.

The article discusses the inconclusive status of federal investigations into former members of Mayor Eric Adams' administration and related legal issues.

Columbia University settles with the federal government for $221M over civil rights probes without admitting wrongdoing, agreeing to policy changes and federal monitoring.