NY Attorney General Letitia James secured a $1.3 million settlement from St. Margaret’s Center for neglect and legal violations that affected disabled children.

Rockville Centre parents pressed the school board Thursday after officials revealed a roughly $3.7M projected shortfall for the 2026–27 budget, prompting calls for an itemized accounting.

New DCWP Commissioner Sam Levine has launched lawsuits, a multimillion‑dollar restitution package and a report accusing apps of cutting couriers’ tips. He says more staff and courts will decide the next moves.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani nominated former EDNY prosecutor Nadia Shihata to run the Department of Investigation, promising 'zero tolerance' for self‑enrichment at City Hall.

Controversy arises over ICE arresting a Mexican immigrant at a Manhattan courthouse, igniting debate about NYC's sanctuary laws and local-federal cooperation on immigration matters.

Governor Hochul proposes measures to tackle auto insurance fraud and litigation costs in New York, aiming to reduce the financial burden on residents facing high premiums.

President Trump has tapped Scott Socha, a Delaware North hospitality executive, to lead the National Park Service. Conservation groups warn the pick raises conflict and staffing concerns.

Albany lawmakers want to tweak the Foundation Aid formula and add roughly $1B to NYC schools — a push that collides with NAEP gains in some lower‑spending states.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stepped back from expanding CityFHEPS rental vouchers, citing a tightened budget and legal questions — leaving advocates and a pending suit to press for answers.

A Chapter 11 filing by North Star Health Alliance has put Carthage and Ogdensburg hospitals under court supervision, and State Sen. Gustavo Rivera warned the move exposes deeper funding problems.

Lawmakers pressed health officials after a hearing revealed about $1.4B in managed‑care tax revenue has been collected but not yet passed to providers. The delay has hospitals and clinics demanding answers.

New York City officials face scrutiny over the handling of homeless individuals during recent freezing weather, with deaths prompting debate over involuntary removal policies and city services.

NYPD Commissioner Tisch's plan divides the Bronx into two patrol commands to add about 200 officers to tackle persistent crime, amidst concerns over the reallocation of existing staff and the need for community engagement.