The Court of Appeals heard a challenge over whether New York’s Equal Rights Amendment voids the state's rule forcing judges to retire at 70.

BNP Paribas has appealed a Manhattan jury’s $20.75M verdict that found it aided Sudan’s regime; the 2nd Circuit will weigh whether banks can be sued under foreign law.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he secured 1,000 $50 World Cup tickets for New Yorkers; the seats will be distributed by ballot and paired with cheaper shuttles and free fan zones.

Hotel owners have opened private reviews after a whistleblower accused the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council of corruption, complicating a major contract moment.

A federal appeals panel revived constitutional claims after ACS removed a newborn from his father’s care without a court order and the child spent nearly three years in foster care.

The city set aside $17.3M to expand NYC Reads and NYC Solves, moving math into elementary grades and adding the reading program to more high schools.

Albany heard arguments Thursday in Volokh v. James over whether New York’s 2022 law forcing platforms to accept reports of “hateful conduct” can survive constitutional review.

The Court of Appeals struck down New York's Host Homes regulations, calling them a 'shadow foster care system' and ruling OCFS exceeded its authority.

Board of Peace envoy Nickolay Mladenov told the U.N. Security Council to press Hamas to disarm, saying weapons removal is a precondition for rebuilding Gaza. The move ties reconstruction to verified decommissioning.

A New York bill would set a single annual date for new health‑insurance mandates, reopening a fight over whether mandates push premiums higher for small businesses.

A Metropolis-managed garage pulled nine federal vehicles after activists protested outside the lot, sharpening scrutiny of where ICE parks in Manhattan. The conflict ties into Pier 40’s expiring contract and a federal RFP for 150 spaces.

A new comptroller report says AI has lifted New York’s tax receipts — but models show a downside that could cost billions and hundreds of thousands of jobs, so Levine wants bigger reserves.

A government watchdog asked Manhattan prosecutors to probe the DOJ's dismissal of corruption charges against Eric Adams, pointing to alleged political bargaining.