Attorney General Letitia James announced a successful legal effort to have the U.S. Department of Education release nearly $7 billion in frozen education funds.

NYC DOE spent $745K at a Brooklyn restaurant, prompting Comptroller concerns over the lack of oversight on spending practices. The DOE's investment in the restaurant increased substantially over recent years.

Governor Hochul demands UASI funding from DHS after a Manhattan shooting, highlighting NYC's vulnerability and the potential security risks of withheld funds.

Attorney General Letitia James files a legal brief in New York to support Rochester's laws limiting local involvement in federal immigration enforcement, aiming to protect immigrant communities.

New York AG Letitia James leads a 21-state coalition suing to block the defunding of Planned Parenthood under the OBBA, defending healthcare access and reproductive rights.

Columbia University has made an agreement with the Trump administration to reevaluate its reliance on and admissions process for international students, amid a broader push for policy changes affecting foreign students' involvement in U.S. academia.

New York and other states are suing the Trump administration for demanding extensive data on SNAP recipients, citing privacy concerns and potential targeting of immigrants.

Incumbent NYC Mayor Adams and former Gov. Cuomo trade barbs in the mayoral race, with Adams criticizing Cuomo's resignation amid a harassment probe and Cuomo countering on Adams' Trump dealings. They lag behind Democratic candidate Mamdani in polls.

The Trump administration has sued New York City over its sanctuary city policies, asserting they impede federal immigration law enforcement. Experts doubt the lawsuit's success, while NYC defends its practices as safety measures.

New York Attorney General Letitia James leads a diverse group of officials in calling for unrestricted humanitarian aid to Gaza amid a humanitarian crisis.

Border czar Tom Homan plans to increase ICE agents in sanctuary cities like New York, following a shooting by undocumented immigrants and criticism of local policies that restrict ICE activity.

The Trump administration sued NYC over sanctuary city policies, citing constitutional violations and public safety concerns, while the city defends their safety impact.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams and the DCWP celebrate the implementation of the Safe Hotels Act, enhancing hotel safety and worker protections. The act mandates licensing, staff training, and constant security presence.