One year after a wildcat DOCCS walkout, county jails are still holding dozens of people meant for state prison and awaiting millions in reimbursements.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes a plan to address a $7 billion deficit, suggesting increased taxes on the wealthy, while hoping to avoid raising property taxes.

NYC officials propose increased fines and penalties for blocking fire hydrants after such incidents may have impacted firefighting efforts during fatal fires.

Newly released DOJ documents place LinkedIn co‑founder Reid Hoffman at the center of scheduling emails, gift logistics and fundraising threads tied to Jeffrey Epstein. Watchdog groups and investors are pressing Microsoft for answers.

Mayor Mamdani is set to present his budget for NYC amid a deficit, with Gov. Hochul pledging $1.5 billion in state aid, despite opposing his plan to tax the rich. Mamdani criticizes previous fiscal policies and aims to avoid burdening citizens.

Christina Farrell has been appointed as NYCEM Commissioner, bringing years of crisis management experience, including roles in handling the 2003 blackout and Hurricane Sandy.

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis met with actor Jon Voight in D.C. to push renewing Section 181 and the CREATE Act to keep film shoots — and jobs — in Brooklyn.

A business coalition has asked state regulators to pause New York’s 2019 climate targets, citing a NYISO reliability outlook; advocates say incoming clean projects and federal decisions change the calculus.

State Democrats unveiled a bill package to block federal interference at the polls and shore up election administration across New York.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to name Faiza Ali — a former City Council deputy chief of staff and immigrant‑rights organizer — to lead the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs.

Florida Rep. Randy Fine's X post comparing Muslims to dogs drew national condemnation and renewed calls for his resignation.

Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani announce a $1.5 billion plan to address New York City's financial challenges, including funding for youth programs and public health.

A bipartisan coalition including Paris Hilton and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez pressed the House to pass the DEFIANCE Act, which would let victims sue over nonconsensual AI deepfakes.