An audit by NYC Comptroller Brad Lander shows over 80% of schools with asbestos missed required inspections, exposing students and staff to health risks.

Federal judges in New York and Texas temporarily blocked the deportation of Venezuelan migrants, contesting the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act and emphasizing due process rights.

Airbnb invests $5 million in its SuperPAC for NYC elections, aiming to loosen short-term rental regulations and support allies in the City Council and potentially in the mayoral race.

NYC is hiring 3,700 new teachers to reduce class sizes, as part of the city's education budget for FY 2026, following a collaboration with educational unions and school administrators.

FEMA is demanding New York City return $106 million of a previously terminated $188 million migrant aid grant, which Mayor Eric Adams vows to fight in defense of taxpayers.

New tariffs introduced by the Trump administration have heightened concerns about their impact on New York's economy, with Senator Schumer warning of potential job losses and increasing living costs.

NYC mayoral candidates present their public safety strategies, with Zohran Mamdani proposing a nonpolice emergency response department, while Mayor Adams criticizes the plan's funding.

NYC's "demonstration projects" policy is under fire for lacking oversight, risking privacy, and potentially extending costly pilot programs such as ShotSpotter without competition.

New Yorkers joined nationwide rallies protesting Trump's policies, amid concerns over tariffs and a potential trade war affecting social security and other issues. Protestors expressed fears about economic inequality and the government's direction.

Columbia students will get a 30-day notice before their records are given to Congress, following a legal dispute over a probe into campus antisemitism.

New York refuses to halt DEI programs despite the Trump administration's threat to withdraw federal funding, as reported by Gothamist and CBS News. The state claims compliance with Title VI and denies the demand for further certification.

New York Governor Hochul announced a $5 million investment in AI and society studies across eight SUNY campuses, focusing on ethical AI applications and collaboration.

NY Attorney General Letitia James sues to block a Trump Executive Order that endangers federal agencies, including IMLS, which supports libraries and museums.