Attorneys general from 40 states urge Congress to maintain funding for the Legal Services Corporation, highlighting its importance in providing legal assistance to the underprivileged.

House Republicans are urging to prosecute ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo for allegedly lying to Congress about COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes. He denies wrongdoing, but evidence suggests involvement; his political standing remains robust.

Federal prosecutors Cohen, Rohrbach, and Wikstrom resigned over a DOJ dispute regarding the dropped corruption case against NYC Mayor Adams, refusing to admit wrongdoing as a precondition for return.

Mayor Eric Adams criticized Senator Chris Van Hollen for a meeting with a mistakenly deported Maryland resident, echoing Trump-era rhetoric and emphasizing his tough immigration stance amid local and federal collaborations.

Donald Trump supports a Long Island school district's opposition to New York's ban on Native American mascots. Despite a lawsuit dismissal, Massapequa fights to keep its "Chiefs" identity, sparking a debate over cultural respect and state authority.

NY Governor Hochul has revised her "masked harassment" crime proposal to only increase penalties if a crime is committed while masked, amid concerns over potential misuse against protesters.

Governor Hochul announces a $60 million investment in Green Resiliency Grants to support New York's flood-risk communities, funded by the Environmental Bond Act.

Attorney General Letitia James announced a deal to keep Preston High School in the Bronx open for at least 25 more years, facilitated by the Bally's Foundation.

Mayor Eric Adams announces the completion of a $42.3 million flood prevention project in Brooklyn, featuring over 1,200 new assets including rain gardens and infiltration basins to capture stormwater.

President Trump has appointed Jay Clayton as the interim U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, succeeding Matthew Podolsky after Danielle Sassoon's resignation.

NYC hoteliers push for a lower hotel occupancy tax rate, from 5.875% to 3%, citing damage from Trump-era tariffs and aiming to boost tourism and economic stability, despite last quarter's $238 million revenue from the tax.

A judge temporarily blocked Mayor Adams' plan to allow ICE at Rikers Island, amid a legal dispute with the City Council over sanctuary laws and public safety.

NYC expands NYC Reads and NYC Solves programs to improve reading and math education for nearly 500,000 students by 2025-2026, with full incorporation by 2027-2028.