NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani emphasizes universal childcare, while facing criticism from Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams on his policing strategies.

Eleven more NYC library branches will open on Sundays starting September 7, 2025, thanks to a $2 million investment following a $15 million increase in operational support.

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York met with Texas Democrats in Albany to discuss opposition to a contentious GOP-favored redistricting plan in Texas that could add five Republican seats.

A political clash intensifies between NY Governor Hochul and Rep. Stefanik over Medicaid policy and state spending, with the 2026 gubernatorial race impending.

An NY assemblymember seeks the release of Yeonsoo Go, a South Korean national detained by ICE despite claims of a valid visa. Community support surges as her education at Purdue University is jeopardized.

Mayor Eric Adams' campaign is under scrutiny for possibly fraudulent or forged signatures used for his re-election, which he dismisses as common in politics. His office reviews the signatures amid criticism over his casual stance on the allegations.

Attorney General Letitia James announced a successful legal effort to have the U.S. Department of Education release nearly $7 billion in frozen education funds.

NYC DOE spent $745K at a Brooklyn restaurant, prompting Comptroller concerns over the lack of oversight on spending practices. The DOE's investment in the restaurant increased substantially over recent years.

Governor Hochul demands UASI funding from DHS after a Manhattan shooting, highlighting NYC's vulnerability and the potential security risks of withheld funds.

Attorney General Letitia James files a legal brief in New York to support Rochester's laws limiting local involvement in federal immigration enforcement, aiming to protect immigrant communities.

New York AG Letitia James leads a 21-state coalition suing to block the defunding of Planned Parenthood under the OBBA, defending healthcare access and reproductive rights.

Columbia University has made an agreement with the Trump administration to reevaluate its reliance on and admissions process for international students, amid a broader push for policy changes affecting foreign students' involvement in U.S. academia.

New York and other states are suing the Trump administration for demanding extensive data on SNAP recipients, citing privacy concerns and potential targeting of immigrants.