Mayor Zohran Mamdani has launched a Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE) to review city spending and propose charter changes ahead of November. The move echoes national cost‑cutting efforts and sets up public hearings this summer.

A Manhattan appellate panel allowed a former aide's disability-discrimination suit against Assemblyman Eddie Gibbs to move forward, keeping key FMLA and accommodation claims alive.

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams released a report proposing a city‑owned, open‑access fiber backbone to expand low‑cost home internet in underserved NYC neighborhoods.

Sharyn Alfonsi says CBS declined to renew her 60 Minutes contract after a fight over a pulled CECOT investigation. The decision has reignited questions about editorial independence at the network.

The CFTC has asked a Manhattan court to vacate a $5 million consent order with Gemini, saying evidence behind the penalty was flawed and refund status is unclear.

Blakeman’s campaign says it gathered 66,345 petitions to create a 'Vote Affordable' ballot line; New York law still requires a validated 45,000‑signature threshold.

A former IBM vice president filed suit in White Plains, alleging Black executives were pushed out as the company bowed to federal anti‑DEI pressure.

At TikTok’s NYC showcase, Councilmember Kevin Riley promoted Intro 408 — a pilot to pair social‑media creators with local small businesses. Supporters say it could boost discovery for neighborhood shops.

DOJ records and reporting show Epstein courted Venezuelan oil brokers and funded a Havana neuroscience conference, tying him to sanctioned traders and an Argentine jet case.

A new Campaign Finance Board analysis finds NYC's 2025 mayoral race drew the highest local turnout in 50 years, with Brooklyn topping registration and young voters surging.

Two decades after Timothy’s Law, advocates are pushing a new Protect Mental Health Act as studies show parity increased inpatient use and Albany moves to add beds.

The U.N. Security Council condemned a drone strike near the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant and the IAEA warned of serious risks if systems are hit. Emirati officials say drones came from Iraq; investigations are under way.

Protesters gathered at Gracie Mansion Tuesday, accusing Mayor Zohran Mamdani of not doing enough to protect Jewish New Yorkers. Counter‑protesters also showed up, turning the rally into a tense split over safety and symbolism.