Ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo faces criticism for using AI, specifically ChatGPT, in drafting his NYC mayoral housing plan, while his campaign claims it was used only for research due to his typing limitations from an amputation.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams signs laws to enforce the removal of unnecessary scaffolding and ensure more timely property repairs to improve sidewalks and safety.

ICE and law enforcement partners arrested 206 individuals with criminal histories during an operation in New York City, targeting serious offenders and gangs like MS-13.

NY lawmakers Rosenthal and Hoylman-Sigal propose a ban on flavored nicotine pouches like Zyn, despite tobacco industry opposition and acknowledgment of adult smokers using them as alternative.

NYC Comptroller Brad Lander warns of job losses and reduced tax revenue due to Trump’s tariffs, projecting a mild recession and a need for increased rainy-day funds.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $12 million fund for innovative electric grid technologies to enhance energy efficiency and reliability.

NY Attorney General Letitia James joins a lawsuit against SSA job cuts, arguing they threaten Social Security benefits.

Mayor Eric Adams plans to invest $167 million annually into NYC's early childhood education, aiming for broader access to pre-K and special education, and expanding 3-K programs.

NY Attorney General Letitia James faces mortgage fraud allegations, accused of falsifying documents for loans and better terms, per FHFA director William Pulte's letter to the U.S. AG.

New York City officials are discussing the plans to close the Rikers Island jail complex by 2027 and the contentious return of ICE to the facility, with legal challenges adding to the complexity of the situation.

NY Governor Hochul pushes for amendments to state's discovery laws, citing a rise in case dismissals and law enforcement issues since 2019 reforms. She aims to balance fair trials and public safety.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced a tentative contract with the SBA to adjust police sergeants' salaries, ensuring they earn more than the officers they supervise.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams lights City Hall in Dominican colors to honor the victims of Santo Domingo's Jet Set nightclub tragedy and show solidarity with the Dominican community.