Deputy Mayor Julie Su told PIX11 she’ll shepherd Mayor Mamdani’s affordability agenda, from housing targets to wage policy, and will watch the council’s $30 wage proposal. Her national labor background points to a mix of policy and enforcement.

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez raised Venezuela’s "comprehensive minimum income" to $240 and pensions to $70, but soaring inflation and union anger leave questions about real relief.

Councilmember Mercedes Narcisse unveiled the "Homeowner Stability and Protection Act," a short‑term rental proposal aimed at helping homeowners earn income while protecting renters amid rising deed‑theft complaints.

Sanitation workers and supporters packed City Hall Park to demand restored pensions and parity with other uniformed services. The action briefly closed the Murray and Broadway gate.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani says several New Yorkers were among about 175 people detained after Israeli forces boarded a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters off Greece. City officials say they are coordinating with state and federal partners.

President Trump signed an order directing Treasury to build TrumpIRA.gov to help workers without employer plans access the Saver’s Match beginning January 2027.

President Trump called Iraq’s prime minister‑designate Ali al‑Zaidi and invited him to Washington, an early sign of U.S. approval as al‑Zaidi races to form a cabinet under a 30‑day deadline.

Albany approved a change letting routine business records be introduced in grand juries by affidavit — a win for prosecutors and a worry for defenders.

The U.S. Treasury designated former DRC president Joseph Kabila for allegedly backing the M23 rebels, freezing any U.S.-linked assets and warning of penalties.

At a Brooklyn forum, city leaders and advocates pressed Albany to free up Raise the Age money so local groups can scale mentoring and violence-prevention work.

Former federal prosecutor Saritha Komatireddy frames her bid as a public‑safety, accountability challenge to incumbent Letitia James ahead of the 2026 race. Her campaign is leaning on high‑profile prosecutions and GOP backing.

A judge found Effie Phillips‑Staley had enough valid petition signatures to remain on the June 23 NY‑17 Democratic primary ballot, even after hundreds were tossed for suspected fraud.

The City Council approved a package of bills to fight vaccine misinformation and expand access to childhood and teen shots across New York City. Officials say the move pairs education with neighborhood outreach.