SAMHSA has cut funding for LGBTQ+ services in the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, leading to possible layoffs of 212 staff and sparking local efforts to provide support in New York City.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams confirmed an $80 million investment in early childhood resources, enhancing pre-K special education and a pilot childcare program for low-income families.

About 31 NYPD officers were ousted amid hiring issues following a lawsuit claiming corruption within the department. Former Chief of Detectives James Essig alleged improper promotions and is suing over his forced retirement.

New York Attorney General Letitia James offers guidance to protect New Yorkers from charity scams following Texas floods, urging careful consideration before donating to relief efforts.

The UFT endorsed Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, citing the need to protect education. Trump threatened a takeover if Mamdani wins. Mamdani focuses on affordable living and has significant support.

NYC officials expose harsh conditions at Federal Plaza immigration court, where migrants sometimes get detained post-hearing, prompting calls for transparency and adherence to the rule of law.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has unexpected support from Asian American Trump voters and faces a potential smear campaign by the NYT over college application details.

Manhattan Comptroller Brad Lander and others introduced the MELT Act to prevent ICE agents from wearing masks that conceal their identity, complementing the federal "visible act" aimed at transparency.

NYPD dispatched cadaver dogs to help in the Texas flood recovery, while New York's first responders, led by Dr. Gonzalez and Detective Mateyaschuk, aid the search efforts.

David Paterson urges NYC independents to unite against frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, while Adams and Cuomo vie for support.

Interim U.S. Attorney John Sarcone, facing a misdemeanor menacing charge against Saul Morales-Garcia after being threatened with a knife, seeks to expedite his removal from the U.S. and to secure a permanent appointment as Attorney.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces a record $379.5 million in funding for victim assistance programs in New York over three years, including state funds to offset federal cutbacks.

New York State invests $1.2 billion in NYCHA infrastructure upgrades, improving living conditions for 39,000 residents with new elevators, heating systems, and facades.