Trump ordered increased deportations in Democrat cities, following "No Kings" protests; NYC Mayor Adams said the city won't aid civil enforcement but will support criminal enforcement.

NYC Mayor Adams and NYPD Commissioner Tisch announce the expansion of the NYPD's Quality of Life Division to tackle local grievances and improve public safety.

New York state lawmakers have passed the RAISE Act to impose safety requirements on AI developers, aiming to prevent AI-related disasters, but face opposition from tech firms and industry groups.

Lander and Mamdani endorse each other in NYC mayoral race, uniting against front-runner Cuomo and leveraging ranked-choice voting. Early voting starts June 14th.

Early voting has begun in NYC for various primary elections, with important information on locations and a quiz to assist voters provided by Gothamist and ABC7NY.

Attorney General James and 23 attorneys general challenged the Trump administration's cuts to foreign aid funding, arguing the president lacks authority to override Congress's spending decisions.

NYC braces for large anti-Trump No Kings Day rallies amid President Trump's birthday military parade, with crowd estimates exceeding 75,000. NYPD boosts security, targeting key transit points as peaceful protests are planned citywide.

The St. John's University community protests the school's partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, citing human rights concerns and misalignment with the institution's values.

NYC Councilmember Keith Powers is proposing a law to legally recognize bodega cats, including requirements for vaccination and neutering, aligning with the city's anti-rat efforts.

Governor Hochul launched a $29.9 million broadband project in Sullivan County, NY, to provide high-speed internet to 22,000 facilities, part of the state's ConnectALL initiative.

New York Attorney General Letitia James, with 10 other attorneys general, is suing the Trump administration over rescinded California Clean Air Act waivers which impact state emission rules.

Two arrested at the third consecutive anti-ICE protest in Lower Manhattan; NYPD Commissioner asserts control of the situation. Los Angeles protests lead to National Guard deployment and dozens of arrests.

Bally's Bronx casino proposal, for a complex at Trump's former golf course, advances after NYC Council approval and with support from Mayor Eric Adams. It awaits a state gaming commission decision later in the year.