A judge blocked the deportation of pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia grad Mahmoud Khalil, detained by ICE over alleged Hamas ties, with community protests and civil rights concerns raised.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams appoints Doug Apple as chair and adds Reed Jordan and Alex Armlovich as members to the Rent Guidelines Board to address affordable housing.

Ontario introduces a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the U.S. in response to Trump administration’s tariffs, affecting 1.5 million American households and businesses.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch have highlighted the removal of over 1,000 illegal guns in 2025, contributing to a drop in gun violence and crime.

HUD's New York City office is left with just one manager following Trump-era budget cuts, raising concerns over the agency's ability to process rental assistance for nearly a million residents.

New York State corrections officers ended a significant strike after reaching an agreement addressing overtime policy and the HALT Act, with no penalties for returning workers.

A third-party lawyer, Paul Clement, recommended dismissing Mayor Eric Adams' federal corruption case permanently, halting potential revival of the charges.

NY Attorney General Letitia James has delivered $344,000 of baby formula to Bronx families, aiding those affected by food insecurity. This distribution is part of a larger $675,000 provision sourced from a price gouging settlement.

Mayor Eric Adams appoints four veteran public servants as deputy mayors to head various sectors in New York City administration, prioritizing experience and proven track records.

NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams has officially entered the mayoral race, challenging current governance and focusing on issues like affordable living and corruption.

A judge rejected NYC's request for the immediate return of $80 million from FEMA for migrant shelters, citing no irreparable harm, amidst debates over the funds' retraction initiated by the Trump Administration.

Mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo lives in a luxury Midtown East apartment, sparking criticism. Old photos with Yasser Arafat also resurfaced, causing controversy.

Attorneys general from 22 states secured a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's NIH funding cuts, protecting billions in research funds.