Eric Adams appointed Mark Guerra as the FDNY Commissioner, recognizing his 37 years of service and prior roles, including acting commissioner. Guerra is applauded for his dedication and leadership.

Retired FDNY Chief Lillian Bonsignore is poised to become FDNY's next commissioner, making her the first openly gay and second female leader in the department's history.

A federal judge ruled in favor of NY Attorney General Letitia James to continue funding for school-based mental health services, which Trump's administration tried to cut.

New York's minimum wage will increase to $17 in NYC and $16 elsewhere on January 1, 2026, as part of a series of planned hikes with future adjustments tied to inflation.

Jury deliberation in Linda Sun's trial remains deadlocked despite the judge's request to continue, as she and her husband face charges of acting as Chinese agents and committing PPE fraud.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is planning a block party for his inauguration in Downtown Manhattan, which will be held on the steps of City Hall on January 1st.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill requiring two-person train crews on NYC subways, citing safety and fiscal reasons, against union preferences.

Rep. Elise Stefanik withdrew from the New York gubernatorial race, citing family reasons and avoiding a GOP primary battle, leaving Republicans to reassess their approach against Gov. Hochul.

NY Attorney General Letitia James won a court order preventing HUD from imposing new funding restrictions affecting housing services for the homeless.

Frank J. Chiara retired from the Bronx DA's office after 47 years, serving under four district attorneys and leaving a legacy of diligent public service.

NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani names Bozorg as Deputy Mayor for Housing and Su as Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice, signaling a focus on affordability and economic equality.

Zohran Mamdani's appointee, Catherine Almonte Da Costa, resigned due to past antisemitic tweets, creating challenges for the New York City mayor-elect's team and raising concerns about vetting processes.

A federal court ruling now allows Congress members to visit ICE facilities without prior notice, supporting legislative oversight and revealing persisting issues regarding detainee conditions.