New York City announces the opening of seven new schools for the 2025-2026 academic year to enhance career technical education and support students with learning disabilities and address school overcrowding.

Joseph Nocella, Jr. was sworn in as Interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, with a tenure to last up to 120 days or until a new appointee is confirmed.

New York City halted new enrollment for child care subsidies due to a funding dispute with Governor Hochul's administration, causing concerns among low-income families and prompting city officials to call for a resolution.

NY Attorney General Letitia James leads a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration's halt on new wind energy projects, citing job losses and hindrance to renewable energy goals.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams partners with Summer to erase $360 million in student debt for public servants, using the PSLF program, starting with ACS, DSS, and NYCHA employees.

New York AG Letitia James plans to sue the Trump administration over healthcare funding cuts impacting vulnerable groups, amid other legal confrontations.

NYC joined other jurisdictions in suing HUD for attaching new conditions to federal housing funds, which might affect over 2,700 households dependent on this support.

A proposed New York bill would allow the NYC Council to remove the mayor with a three-quarters vote, spurred by controversies around Mayor Eric Adams.

Governor Hochul announced the $53 million expansion of Storm King Art Center, noting the New York State contributed $11.3 million. The revamped site includes new facilities and emphasizes environmental sustainability.

Mayor Eric Adams plans to unveil a $115 billion budget for NYC with a focus on education, public safety, and family support, including funding for NYPD expansion and after-school programs.

The NYC Campaign Finance Board is denying Mayor Eric Adams' campaign access to $4 million in matching funds amid investigation into alleged fundraising violations.

Governor Kathy Hochul's FY 2026 New York State Budget plans to return an average of nearly $5,000 to working families through tax credits and cuts, inflation refunds, and free school meals.

Mayor Eric Adams aims to increase NYC's police force to 35,000 by 2026, with recent policy changes helping recruit more officers, and an overall decline in crime reported.