Governor Hochul expands NY's Volunteer Firefighter Training Stipend to include wildland fire suppression, supporting volunteers amid increasing wildfires.

The Working Families Party endorses Zohran Mamdani as their top pick for NYC Mayor, potentially challenging Cuomo’s lead with a progressive strategy using ranked-choice voting.

Brannan and Levine sparred on their support for Mayor Adams and their approach to potential Trump spending cuts in the NYC Comptroller debate, showing alignment on issues like housing and childcare.

Bernard Kerik, the former NYC police commissioner, died at 69 after an illness. His complex legacy includes 9/11 leadership and later legal troubles, culminating in a presidential pardon.

Williams Companies seeks to relaunch natural gas pipeline projects in New York, with Gov. Hochul showing openness amid high energy costs, despite potential environmental opposition and challenges.

Mayor Eric Adams commits $13 million for summer safety initiatives in NYC, including extended community center hours and programs like "Flip the Script" for Brownsville youth.

NY Attorney General Letitia James sues the Trump administration to protect NSF's educational and research programs, especially those aimed at increasing diversity in STEM fields.

Mayor Eric Adams is set to speak at a Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas, following NYC's first Crypto Summit, continuing his engagement in the cryptocurrency sector.

DOJ's Leo Terrell is preparing to sue the UC system for antisemitism, with possible hate crime charges and collaboration with NYC Mayor Adams to fight antisemitic crimes.

Attorneys General, led by NY's Letitia James, submitted an amicus brief to the Ninth Circuit to protect USRAP from a shutdown ordered by the Trump administration.

Venezuelan student Dylan, 20, was detained by ICE in New York after his asylum case was dismissed, sparking outcry from city education officials and advocates.

Charlie Rangel, former congressman and founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, died at 94, leaving a legacy of impactful legislation and advocacy for justice and equality.

Non-citizen travelers in the U.S. face increased scrutiny, with reports of extended questioning and device searches at airports, an outcome of tighter immigration policies.