A criminal investigation is examining NY Attorney General Letitia James' financial ties with her hairdresser, amidst claims of political motivations and rulings on prosecutor appointments.

Actor Michael Rapaport has announced a bid for NYC mayor in 2029, criticising current Mayor Zohran Mamdani and proposing to make the city affordable without freebies.

NYPD officers fatally shot a 62-year-old armed patient at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital after he allegedly attempted to harm others.

A judge rejected NYC's delay request on the sale of 5,100 rent-stabilized apartments by bankrupt Pinnacle to Summit Properties, despite tenants' concerns.

NYPD officers fatally shot a man wielding a fake gun after a road rage incident in the West Village. The man refused to drop the imitation firearm even after being shot. An investigation into the police use of force is underway.

Accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO, Luigi Mangione challenges the prosecution's death penalty justification and evidence legality in federal court, raising public and legal debates over the case's complexity and justice.

Democratic Socialists including Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorse Claire Valdez for a New York congressional seat, indicating the movement's growing influence in local politics.

The Egg Performing Arts Center in Albany, NY has undergone a $19.5 million renovation including improved lighting, accessibility, and aesthetics, as announced by Governor Hochul.

NY Attorney General Letitia James demands transparency from Instacart on their variable pricing practices, citing concerns about legality and consumer rights.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani hires Anna Bahr, Joe Calvello, Monica Klein, Dora Pekec, and Lekha Sunder for senior communications roles, signaling a commitment to working-class New Yorkers.

NY Attorney General Letitia James and other attorneys general sue Trump administration over the "illegal withholding" of over $10 billion for low-income support.

Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani have unveiled a plan to provide free childcare for two-year-olds in New York City, aiming for universal childcare under five in the state.

Elhadji Sene sentenced to 7 years for identity theft, grand larceny, and weapon possession following crimes from Dec 2023 to Apr 2025, per Manhattan DA's office.