The Trump administration is deploying more ICE agents to NYC in response to an off-duty CBP officer being shot, blaming the incident on sanctuary city policies.

NYC voters will decide on five ballot measures in November to address land-use changes, affordable housing, and election timing for better voter turnout.

Mayor Adams appointed Aissata M.B. Camara as NYC Commissioner for International Affairs, citing her policy expertise and international collaboration record.

Columbia University adopts IHRA's antisemitism definition amidst debates, impacting its stance on discrimination and free speech, to unfreeze federal research funds.

Ex-Interim NYPD Commissioner Tom Donlon sues the department, alleging it operates as a criminal enterprise influenced by Mayor Adams and top officials.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced $1 million in grants for NY veterans' organizations for facility upgrades, confirming New York's commitment to veteran support.

Governor Kathy Hochul seeks enhanced measures from President Trump and Congress to address UAS threats, citing recent drone incidents and potential security risks for upcoming events in New York.

Andrew Cuomo launches an independent bid for NYC mayor after his primary defeat, urging his rivals to drop out if they're trailing in the polls come September to prevent Zohran Mamdani's victory, while Mamdani focuses on making NYC more affordable.

Columbia University is negotiating with the Trump administration to restore $400 million in federal funding cut due to claims of anti-Israel bias but has not yet reached a resolution.

A judge upheld the NYC Campaign Finance Board's decision to not grant Mayor Eric Adams $3.4 million in matching funds, citing campaign failures, not a dismissed indictment.

A New York Supreme Court judge halted the NYPD's attempt to fire 31 officers hired against protocol, pending a court challenge by the Police Benevolent Association over the officers' appeal rights.

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil sues the Trump administration for $20 million, alleging false imprisonment and malicious prosecution linked to his campus protests.

SAMHSA has cut funding for LGBTQ+ services in the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, leading to possible layoffs of 212 staff and sparking local efforts to provide support in New York City.