NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani plans to reach out to President Trump for a beneficial working relationship, despite Trump's mixed signals on federal aid to the city.

Jack Schlossberg, JFK's grandson, plans to run for Congress in New York's 12th district in 2026, aiming to tackle economic issues and Republican policies. He emphasizes Democratic control of the House and has a Yale and Harvard background.

Gov. Hochul signed a DOI with President Abinader to strengthen New York-Dominican Republic ties. The partnership will enhance economic, technological, disaster prep, and educational cooperation.

Donald Trump is petitioning the Supreme Court to overturn a $5 million judgment in a sexual abuse and defamation case involving E. Jean Carroll, after appeals court decisions against him.

New York Congressman Mike Lawler introduced a bill offering tax credits for IVF treatments, potentially covering full cycle costs for families facing infertility.

Governor Hochul expresses skepticism about Mayor-elect Mamdani's free bus plan, citing the financial impact on the MTA, while highlighting a shared goal of universal childcare, despite its high cost.

NY and NJ contested Trump administration's SNAP cuts during a shutdown, distributing full benefits against federal guidance, prompting a legal response.

Mayor Eric Adams hosted an unlisted reception at Gracie Mansion for Albanian leaders and the NYC Albanian community, signaling strong ties with the Balkan nation.

NY AG Letitia James obtained a TRO to stop federal efforts to retract SNAP benefits, following a confusing USDA directive. The court supports states that had issued benefits according to earlier guidance.

New York defies the Trump administration order and distributes November's SNAP benefits to nearly three million residents, despite federal instructions to pause these payments amid government shutdown.

Governor Hochul visited the Dominican Republic to strengthen New York's ties with the country, focusing on economic, cultural, and climate-related collaboration.

New York AG Letitia James leads a coalition demanding the FCC publish a rule to provide multilingual emergency alerts, essential for non-English speakers' safety.

Darryl Strawberry, the former Major League Baseball standout, has been granted a pardon by former President Trump, clearing his 1995 federal tax evasion conviction and highlighting his post-career work in ministry and recovery efforts.