New York is issuing inflation refund checks of up to $400 to eligible residents to alleviate high living costs, without the need for applications, as part of a broader financial relief strategy.

President Trump attended the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black on Long Island, marking his first trip there in his second term and the first presidential attendance at the event.

A NYC Department of Correction officer shared immigrant data with federal agents, breaching sanctuary laws. An audit is requested, and corrective measures are being implemented.

Several NYC immigration judges, including David Kim and Carmen Maria Rey Caldas, were fired amid a case backlog and national judge dismissals since Trump's return to office.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced $85 million in grants for New York's 911 systems to support Next Generation 911 technology in 57 counties, enhancing emergency response and public safety.

Three Manhattan casino proposals were rejected by local panels mandated by a 2022 New York law, emphasizing community decision-making over developer interests.

French President Macron called Trump after being stopped by NYPD due to Trump's motorcade, during his visit to NYC. Despite the delay, Macron continued diplomatic efforts and interacted with the public.

Police arrested 50 protesters near the UN during Trump's speech; they had attempted to block Second Avenue and received summonses for disorderly conduct.

NYC's rat czar Kathleen Corradi will leave her position after aiding in the city's rodent mitigation efforts, which saw decreased rat sightings. Her tenure exceeded two years, and she will join the New York City Housing Authority in a new role.

New York state prisons face a staffing crisis and low morale months after a strike, with efforts to recruit more guards underway despite union concerns over safety and calls for reform.

Governor Kathy Hochul highlighted a $19 million investment in law enforcement technology during a visit to the Town of Tonawanda Police Department, aiming to enhance officer safety and crime prevention.

New York City has joined other cities and states in opposing the EPA's rollbacks on environmental regulations and the dismissal of the 2009 "Endangerment Finding." The city filed legal challenges to support science-based climate policy.

Trump administration announces a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, with the intent to protect American jobs, impacting the New York City area. Existing visa holders are exempt from the fee.