NY Governor Hochul's $254 billion budget plan includes a school cellphone ban, aimed at eliminating digital distractions and improving student focus and mental health.

Candidates in Staten Island's 51st City Council District special election share opposition to a Richmond Valley development project ahead of the vote.

New York's FY 2026 budget, announced by Governor Hochul, aims to reduce taxes, improve public safety, and invest in multiple sectors without raising income or business taxes.

New York state legislators consider relaxing campaign finance rules within the ongoing budget deliberations, potentially allowing larger donations to be matched with public funds, amid criticism from watchdogs.

New York's AG Letitia James leads a coalition suing the federal government over educational policy changes risking billions in funding for diversity practices.

The NYC Construction Safety Report for 2024 shows a decrease in worksite injuries and incidents, with Mayor Adams and Commissioner Oddo highlighting the role of enhanced safety measures and inspections.

Attorney General Letitia James filed an amicus brief with 20 other attorneys general supporting Susman Godfrey against Trump's Executive Order, which imposes sanctions on the firm.

Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Tisch destroyed 3,575 illegal firearms, highlighting gun violence reduction efforts and public safety commitment.

Eric Adams appoints Kim L. Yu as Director of MOCS and chief procurement officer, with Yexenia Markland as deputy director and John K. Katsorhis as deputy chief procurement officer.

DOJ lawyers accidentally disclosed an internal document critical of Trump's efforts to halt NYC's congestion pricing, leading to a legal team replacement by the Department of Transportation.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams, NYPD, and community leaders destroy 3,575 illegal firearms to combat gun violence, with the metal repurposed for a memorial by Coop Tech. Efforts against ghost guns and illegal weapon flow continue.

Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi was arrested by ICE during his naturalization process, with a judge extending a temporary order preventing his relocation from Vermont.

New York AG Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul are suing the Trump administration over alleged illegal tariffs, claiming they were imposed without Congressional approval.