Letitia James joined a multistate lawsuit seeking to restore nearly $8 billion in energy grants she says the administration unlawfully terminated. The filing argues the rescissions were arbitrary and threaten projects and jobs across New York.

The state awarded three Daniel’s Law pilot grants — $2M each — to Rochester, Central Nassau and Jefferson County as advocates press for larger, recurring funding.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed a 9.5% property tax hike as a last resort to address the city's $5 billion budget gap, facing criticism for potentially exacerbating affordability issues.

Attorney General Letitia James leads 17 attorneys general to support Haitian immigrants in the US, filing a brief to preserve their Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

Governor Hochul has signed a law requiring child-care inspectors to get guidance on spotting controlled substances after a Bronx toddler died from fentanyl exposure.

Mayor Mamdani appoints Ana María Archila as Commissioner of International Affairs and Faiza Ali as Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs in NYC to strengthen global relations and support immigrants.

A Partnership for New York City report says Texas has overtaken New York in finance jobs and warns Mayor Mamdani’s proposed tax hikes could speed the exodus.

The city is advertising 'no‑exam' openings that include health spending accounts, pension coverage and paid leave — an alternate path into municipal work.

An immigration judge has terminated removal proceedings against Mohsen Mahdawi after ruling a key government memo couldn't be authenticated.

One year after a wildcat DOCCS walkout, county jails are still holding dozens of people meant for state prison and awaiting millions in reimbursements.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes a plan to address a $7 billion deficit, suggesting increased taxes on the wealthy, while hoping to avoid raising property taxes.

NYC officials propose increased fines and penalties for blocking fire hydrants after such incidents may have impacted firefighting efforts during fatal fires.

Newly released DOJ documents place LinkedIn co‑founder Reid Hoffman at the center of scheduling emails, gift logistics and fundraising threads tied to Jeffrey Epstein. Watchdog groups and investors are pressing Microsoft for answers.