The city’s economic development arm cut positions on its life‑sciences team, prompting industry leaders to worry that big lab projects and workforce programs could slow.

The NYC Commission on Racial Equity will host a free Juneteenth program at Central Park’s SummerStage this Friday, pairing performances with public input on Local Laws 91 and 92.

Former New York judge Arthur Engoron says threats against him, his family and court staff persisted after the Trump fraud trial, including a bomb scare and a white‑powder envelope. The warnings have fueled new concern about judicial security as appeals continue.

The UFT sued on June 16 to overturn SUNY’s approval that handed a Success Academy license in the Bronx to a new charter led by Eva Moskowitz’s husband. The union says the transfer was unlawful and would sidestep the state cap.

Hillary Clinton told David Remnick in Manhattan that Biden’s 2024 re‑election was “a terrible mistake,” arguing a different Democratic nominee could have beaten Donald Trump.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani publicly backed Schneps reporters as they organize for livable pay, affordable health care and voluntary recognition from their publisher.

A state-ordered audit found 72 recommendations for National Grid’s New York operations, flagging billing, procurement and reliability problems that regulators say must be fixed.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman urged the Army Corps to relocate from Manhattan to Nassau, warning the change could slow dredging and shoreline projects. Unions and lawmakers say the move risks losing hundreds of experienced staff.

Gov. Hochul says STAR tax credits will start arriving next week as part of $2.2B in relief for nearly 3 million New Yorkers.

Sen. Chuck Schumer urged HHS to restore CDC staffing and measles grants after two Erie County cases and 13 statewide, as national totals top 2,000.

A former acting ICE director and Mayor Zohran Mamdani traded sharp warnings over the 'abolish ICE' campaign — critics warn of safety and budget fallout while supporters cite cruelty.

A new City Council measure would stop 311 from forwarding certain repeat anonymous, non‑emergency complaints about so‑called "harassed" properties, drawing praise from landlords and concern from tenant advocates. The bill is now in committee.

A wave of retirements and leadership shifts in Albany has opened seats and reshaped upstate influence, setting up contested primaries and new leadership battles.