A coalition of 13 state attorneys general asked major card networks to stop processing payments for illegal, China‑made disposable vapes they say dominate U.S. sales.

Mayor Mamdani is weighing a move to delay some municipal pension contributions to help close a budget shortfall; City Hall says retirees would not lose benefits, but unions and watchdogs are alarmed.

Mayor Mamdani tapped Annie Levers, a former Brad Lander staffer, to run the Mayor’s Office of Operations, replacing Dan Steinberg. The hire points to a push for faster, more accountable delivery across agencies.

The state education commissioner annulled bathroom and locker‑room bans in Massapequa and Locust Valley, ruling the policies violated New York law and ordering access for transgender students.

The FBI briefly scrutinized a New York Times reporter after a Feb. 28 article about FBI Director Kash Patel’s girlfriend; DOJ officials blocked a wider probe. The bureau says it will not pursue charges.

Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia reintroduced A10299 to add a Donate Life checkbox to mandatory e‑file tax returns, arguing the small change could boost donor sign‑ups in NYC and beyond.

Trump is weighing an extension of a 60‑day Jones Act waiver that opened U.S. ports to foreign tankers; unions warn of job risks while analysts say pump‑price gains may be tiny.

Scattered temporary closures and lease reviews have left some people unsure whether their local Social Security office is open; here’s how to check and who to call.

Video shows Councilmember Chi Ossé being arrested outside a disputed Bed‑Stuy brownstone as supporters try to block an eviction tied to alleged deed theft.

Scott Stringer says new court filings tie the 2021 allegations that sank his mayoral bid to operatives tied to Andrew Yang and Tusk Strategies. His lawyers want to add the firm and Bradley Tusk to a defamation suit.

Albany lawmakers reintroduced legislation to limit holdout litigation by investors who buy distressed sovereign bonds. The measure would reinstate champerty defenses and replace the 9% pre‑judgment rate with a Treasury‑linked benchmark.

Hochul announced a World Cup One‑Day Permit to help bars and restaurants host outdoor watch parties and streamline multi‑day permitting this summer.

The City Council's Task Force to Combat Antisemitism meets Wednesday at City Hall to review hate‑crime reporting and hear from prosecutors, police and city agencies.