Andrew Amer, who led the state's civil case against Donald Trump, was named to the Court of Claims in a 28‑judge round of appointments.

A Nassau County agency missed a roughly $36M principal payment due June 1, marking the first default in the municipal tobacco‑bond market and exposing risks from falling smoking rates.

Kamala Harris will headline a Louisiana Democratic gala in New Orleans as Democrats mobilize after the Supreme Court's Callais ruling that could reduce Black representation.

Albany lawmakers approved a bill requiring day care centers to stock epinephrine and train staff; the measure now moves toward Gov. Kathy Hochul's desk.

A court has ordered New York City to alert residents when sewage is dumped into local waters, forcing DEP to broaden and speed public notifications. Advocates say timely alerts will protect swimmers, boaters and waterfront workers.

Board leaders say two finalists remain as the district eyes a July 1 start amid an ongoing dispute with state monitors over hiring authority.

A Manhattan immigration judge moved through 121 "mega master" cases in one day, entering nearly 40 in‑absentia removal orders and prompting due‑process alarms. Advocates say rushed scheduling risks people losing their day in court.

A Boston judge allowed a multistate challenge to DOJ memos on transgender youth care to proceed, finding the directives may have gone beyond routine enforcement and chilled providers. The decision opens discovery into subpoenas and internal guidance.

A Washington Heights primary turned personal after a challenger reportedly paid private investigators and circulated flyers featuring her opponent's child.

Mayor Mamdani canceled the Gracie Mansion pre‑Parade reception after Latino leaders said the move was a snub; City Hall says the event will be rescheduled for parade weekend.

NMAC will refund New Yorkers who were overcharged on Nissan lease buyouts; checks will be mailed statewide as audits proceed.

Lawmakers approved language changes to replace "mother" and "father" with gender-neutral terms across family law, a move sponsors say modernizes statutes for surrogacy.

An appellate panel left intact a December 2024 judgment that requires Wayne LaPierre to repay about $4.3M and bars him from NRA leadership for ten years.