The state budget moves the New York reparations commission’s final report to 2029 and adds statutory protections for commissioners as hearings continue statewide.

A DSA-backed public defender’s podcast comments about diverting some violent offenders to treatment have roiled the Harlem Assembly primary and drawn sharp criticism. The June contest now centers on competing visions of safety.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in India for a four‑day tour ahead of a Quad meeting, mixing high‑stakes energy and trade talks with symbolic stops. Washington is pressing for practical cooperation to steady frayed ties.

The Federal Reserve and FDIC said the eight largest U.S. banks and 56 foreign banking organizations filed credible resolution plans and corrected prior derivatives weaknesses. Regulators published feedback letters saying no shortcomings were found in the 2025 submissions.

The Court of Appeals heard a challenge over whether New York’s Equal Rights Amendment voids the state's rule forcing judges to retire at 70.

New reporting shows Mayor Mamdani met multiple times with a Queens imam who has praised Hamas and questioned Holocaust figures, deepening tensions with Jewish leaders.

BNP Paribas has appealed a Manhattan jury’s $20.75M verdict that found it aided Sudan’s regime; the 2nd Circuit will weigh whether banks can be sued under foreign law.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he secured 1,000 $50 World Cup tickets for New Yorkers; the seats will be distributed by ballot and paired with cheaper shuttles and free fan zones.

Texas has appealed after a New York judge upheld Ulster County’s refusal to file a six‑figure judgment against a New Paltz doctor. The appeal deepens a test of New York’s shield law.

Hotel owners have opened private reviews after a whistleblower accused the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council of corruption, complicating a major contract moment.

A federal appeals panel revived constitutional claims after ACS removed a newborn from his father’s care without a court order and the child spent nearly three years in foster care.

The city set aside $17.3M to expand NYC Reads and NYC Solves, moving math into elementary grades and adding the reading program to more high schools.

DEP proposes a 6% citywide water and sewer rate increase effective July 1, 2026; borough hearings are set for early June and the Water Board will vote June 10.