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.

Early voting began in NYC for various local elections, including a tense mayoral race, with options to vote for other positions and city proposals. Logistics and voting ID requirements are detailed. RCV will not apply in the mayoral election.

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $24 million investment in law enforcement technology for Rochester, NY, resulting in a significant reduction in crime rates.

NY Attorney General Letitia James leads a coalition urging the Trump administration to ensure SNAP benefits continue amid a potential delay due to a government shutdown.

New York AG Letitia James announced an Election Protection Hotline to help resolve voting issues for the November election, starting from the early voting period through Election Day.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams endorses Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor, despite previously calling him a "snake and a liar."

New York AG Letitia James introduced an online tool for reporting ICE actions, pushing for accountability and transparency in immigration enforcement.

Trump suggests he prefers a Democrat over a potential "communist" candidate in the NYC mayoral race, signaling a strategy that could favor Cuomo if the Republican nominee drops out.

New York City joins a coalition in suing DHS and FEMA to protect over $100 million in public safety grants, contending new conditions for funding are unconstitutional.

Curtis Sliwa insists on staying in the NYC mayoral race despite low poll numbers and pressure from fellow Republicans, including his boss John Catsimatidis. He vows to vote for himself and has backing from some GOP figures.

U.S. Representative Dan Goldman urges NYPD to arrest federal ICE agents who unlawfully detain individuals, amid disputes over jurisdiction and ICE's increased enforcement activities.

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani leads in the NYC mayor's race with 52% of likely voter support according to a Fox News poll, ahead of Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa, and Eric Adams.

President Trump commuted ex-Congressman George Santos' sentence, leading to debate among NY GOP members. Santos expressed thanks and discussed prison reform plans, while critics questioned the decision and its disregard for Santos' victims.