Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani leads in polls over former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa in the NYC mayoral race, especially among young and Black voters. However, the race may still see shifts before Election Day.

The federal shutdown is delaying heating assistance applications in NY, affecting low-income families in need of the HEAP program, with a postponed start date now set for November 17.

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York was named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate list for her influential role in advancing climate action and sustainable initiatives.

The Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx will be transformed into a community hub after the City Council approved the project, which will include entertainment spaces, affordable housing, and community areas.

New York's mayoral race heats up with candidates Cuomo, Sliwa, and Mamdani vying for votes in Staten Island and the Bronx, including the influential Puerto Rican community, before early voting starts on October 25.

NY Attorney General Letitia James is suing the USDA for the illegal suspension of SNAP benefits during a government shutdown, affecting over 40 million Americans.

The Elias Law Group filed a lawsuit challenging Staten Island's 11th District boundaries, claiming they marginalize Black and Latino voters. The case could impact New York's redistricting amid national debates on gerrymandering.

The FDNY is discussing lithium-ion battery storage safety with NYC Council amid community protests and fears, following fires and injuries related to these systems.

What used to be a 15-minute paperwork appointment in Lower Manhattan has become something immigrants prepare for like a possible arrest—writing down emergency contacts, leaving apartment keys with pastors, and saying what might be final goodbyes to their children.

ICE detained 16-year-old Joel Camas during a check-in, causing concern amid immigrant communities and legal advocates. Despite his special immigrant juvenile status, he is now held at a minors' facility, with his legal team seeking his release.

New York City's 2025 general election saw 79,409 voters on its first day of early voting, surpassing previous figures, with New Yorkers voting on several key positions and ballot questions.

ICE raided Canal Street, arresting nine and disrupting the counterfeit goods market, with vendors slowing returning despite ongoing debates about the issue.

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor a day before early voting, praising his approach to the affordability crisis. The support could influence undecided Democratic voters.