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.

NYC is ending case management services at migrant shelters and shutting down the Asylum Application Help Center due to a lack of additional state funding.

New York City beaches will be patrolled by drones to assist swimmers in distress by talking and dropping life rafts, part of a broader summer public safety campaign by Mayor Adams.

The DOJ is investigating whether Andrew Cuomo lied to Congress about COVID-19 in nursing homes. Legal experts are divided on the case, and the timing raises questions of political influence.

The Knicks' potential playoff run could bring $832M to NYC's economy, with each home game expected to generate $91M across various sectors, boosting local businesses and job creation.

Former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo, now running for NYC mayor, is under a DOJ investigation regarding his pandemic-related congressional testimony. His campaign continues despite this scrutiny.

Letitia James is leading a group of US attorneys general in a legal challenge against DHS's plan to close three oversight offices, arguing this would remove important rights protection avenues.

The federal stop-work order on NYC's Empire Wind 1 project was lifted, a decision Mayor Adams praised, anticipating job creation and progress towards renewable energy goals.

Mayor Adams and Israeli Minister Barkat sign an intent declaration to launch the NYC-Israel Economic Council, strengthening economic ties and innovation.

A new 400,000 sq. ft. commercial development has opened at 2440 Fulton Street in East New York, Brooklyn, offering DSS programs and retail space as part of the broader East New York Neighborhood Plan.

NYC Councilmembers propose banning pedicabs near Broadway theaters due to noise and congestion issues, with mixed responses from industry stakeholders.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka appeared in federal court for a hearing after being accused of trespassing at an ICE facility; a scene reflecting local-federal immigration policy tensions.