NYC public schools switch to virtual learning due to extreme weather; Mayor Mamdani and Chancellor Samuels coordinated the effort, emphasizing safety and preparation.

Early voting for the special election to fill Zohran Mamdani's vacated New York State Assembly seat begins, with candidate Diana Moreno endorsed by Mamdani. Despite a snowstorm delaying early voting, extra hours have been allocated.

Mayor Mamdani and Speaker Menin formed a commission to review and recommend public servant salaries, ensuring transparency and accountability according to the NYC Charter.

Gov. Kathy Hochul declares a state of emergency for New York ahead of a severe snowstorm, coordinating preparations and resource deployment, including utility workers and salt supplies. Early voting is suspended due to the storm.

Governor Kathy Hochul proposes measures to lower vehicle insurance costs and combat insurance fraud in New York, tackling high rates and fraudulent claims.

Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil, known for campus activism, faces likely deportation to Algeria following legal challenges and an appeals court ruling.

A judge ordered New York's 11th District to be redrawn to address the dilution of minority voting power, impacting the Republican-held seat and nearby Democratic districts.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration in NYC has banned hidden hotel fees and unexpected credit card holds to protect consumers and promote price transparency.

NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol has resigned, effective February 11, as confirmed by ABC7NY and The Post. Mayor Mamdani must now find a replacement.

Protesters across the U.S., notably in NYC, rallied against President Trump's policies on the one-year anniversary of his second term, criticizing his foreign policy and ICE operations.

Mayor Mamdani cautiously welcomes Governor Hochul's budget targeting early childhood education and criticizes predecessor's fiscal mismanagement, vowing to protect working families and seek fairness in financial contributions.

New York DMV will close statewide from Feb. 13 to Feb. 18 for a system upgrade to modernize services. Online and phone services will also be affected.

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a tuition freeze for SUNY and CUNY institutions in New York for another year, supported by a $90 million state allocation.