Mark Levine won the Democratic primary for NYC comptroller, with Justin Brannan conceding. Levine will face Republican Peter Kefalas in the general election.

Attorney General Letitia James leads a lawsuit against the Trump administration for broad cuts to essential service funding, alleging misuse of a regulatory clause.

NYC's primary elections feature high early voter turnout amid hot weather, with Cuomo and Mamdani leading the Democratic race. Ranked-choice voting is used, with final results pending if no candidate receives over 50%.

NYC increased security after the U.S. bombings in Iran, amid concerns over sleeper cells. Mayoral candidates debated the bombings' justification and the NYPD's response.

Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani may overtake former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the NYC mayoral primary, according to Emerson College polling and ranked-choice simulations.

NYC's Adams administration has dropped plans to develop affordable senior housing at the Elizabeth Street Garden in Nolita; the site will remain a garden.

NY environmental advocates push for a bill to cut plastic packaging use by 30% in 12 years; the bill faces strong corporate opposition but gains local support.

Mayor Eric Adams signed legislation establishing the East Harlem 125th Street Business Improvement District, aimed at revitalizing local businesses and community organizations.

NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander was at an immigration courthouse after a recent arrest. Lander, who faces competition and political discourse, continues to advocate for immigrants and the Jewish community amidst the race's final days.

Demonstrators in New York protest outside the Iranian Mission to the U.N., voicing support for Israel, while others express solidarity with Iran amid rising conflict tensions.

Former Congressman Charles B. Rangel posthumously received the Key to the City of New York for his service, as celebrated by Mayor Eric Adams at a Juneteenth event.

NYC Comptroller Brad Lander was arrested at an immigration court and later released; Reps. Goldman and Nadler were denied oversight access to an ICE field office. Concerns rise over ICE's transparency and detention practices.

Former Senator Bob Menendez started serving an 11-year sentence for bribery, including accepting cash and gold for political favors. He reported to a Pennsylvania prison and maintains his innocence.