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.

A court order was secured by AG Letitia James and a coalition, restraining the Trump administration from forcing states to share SNAP recipients' sensitive data.

New York City prepares for the 80th UN General Assembly with extensive security measures and traffic adjustments to manage the expected arrival of over 150 world leaders.

The Trump administration threatens to withhold over $67 million from magnet schools in NYC, Chicago, and Northern Virginia for policies supporting transgender students, citing Title IX violations.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld New York's firearms restrictions in places like Times Square and on public transport, affirming the state's gun control measures.

Eleven New York City lawmakers were arrested for civil disobedience at a federal building after being denied entry to inspect ICE holding rooms, which are criticized as inhumane.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams suggests reviewing school policies to potentially prevent transgender students from using bathrooms aligning with their gender identity, inciting criticism amid state laws and federal pressure.

NYPD increases security for the UNGA in NYC, with heightened measures including drone surveillance, amid recent violence and the murder of Charlie Kirk.

A federal judge orders improvements at NYC's 26 Federal Plaza immigration holding facility, addressing concerns over detainees' access to legal counsel, medical care, hygiene, and nourishment.