State senators passed a bill to curb PFAS in consumer goods, including PTFE nonstick cookware; the measure now heads to the Assembly. Industry and public‑health groups are lining up for a fight.

Committee filings show Empower NYC paid more than $1 million to little-known LLCs and vendors — one payee is tied in reporting to indicted ex-aide Tony Herbert.

Councilmember Simcha Felder is drafting a bill to block snow fines for homeowners until city‑owned sidewalks and crossings are cleared after a major blizzard. The move aims to make enforcement evenhanded.

Initial jobless claims in New York dropped to 14,178 for the week ending Feb. 21, down from 16,767, even as U.S. filings inched up to 212,000.

Union leaders say a man tied to Acting Superintendent Erin Lynch-Reyes allegedly used a fake account to target a UFT rep, prompting 256 letters and calls to block her permanent appointment. Teachers and local leaders are divided as the chancellor weighs next steps.

DOJ asked the Supreme Court to lift a judge’s block on ending TPS for Syrians, a move that could strip protections from thousands and set an early March deadline.

Bill Clinton spent nearly six hours under oath in Chappaqua denying knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and saying, “I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong.” Lawmakers signaled more subpoenas and possible release of depositions.

Diya Vij is set to lead New York City’s Department of Cultural Affairs, a post that controls hundreds of millions in arts funding and programs across the five boroughs.

New York lawmakers have declined to say whether they'll forgo pay while roughly 120,000 DHS employees work without pay during a partial DHS shutdown.

Gov. Kathy Hochul named John Kagia acting head of the Office of Cannabis Management as the agency seeks steadier leadership amid a rocky rollout.

Letitia James sued Valve, alleging loot boxes in popular games operate like illegal gambling and create real‑world value children can be lured into. The state seeks injunctions, restitution and fines.

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem put staff on "authorized departure" and urged quick departures as tensions with Iran rise; airlines and regional missions have adjusted operations.

Congress approved a funding fix for the World Trade Center Health Program, aiming to end years of uncertainty and keep care available to 9/11 responders and survivors. Lawmakers and unions called it a long‑sought victory.