NYC Council Committee Advances Bill Restoring Gender-Based Violence Protections

The bill would give plaintiffs the ability to file retroactive claims, and hold institutions liable for gender-motivated violence.

Mamdani Names Former Biden Official As Environmental Protection Commissioner

Lisa Garcia, a veteran of the federal EPA and an outspoken critic of President Trump, will succeed Rohit Aggarwala.

New NYC Tipping Rules For Food Delivery Apps Go Into Effect: What To Know

Two delivery apps had filed a lawsuit to keep the city from enacting new legislation​, but a federal judge on Friday denied their request.

NYC To Form Commission To Review Pay For Elected Officials

Mayor Mamdani and Speaker Julie Menin announced the city’s first Quadrennial Commission since 2015 to review pay for elected officials.

Early Voting Suspended Sunday, Monday For 3 NYC Special Elections

The incoming snow storm will affect early voting for three special elections in New York City.

NYC Opens New Clinics To Support Youth Transitioning Out Of Pediatric Care

Backed by $4 million from MetroPlusHealth, the clinics at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull and Queens will provide care to youth patients.

NYC's Lone GOP Congressional District Must Be Redrawn, Judge Rules

The state's Independent Redistricting Commission will have until Feb. 6 to draw a new district.

The End of Hidden Hotel Fees in New York

Mayor Mamdani finalized a rule prohibiting hotels from charging undisclosed fees, as well as unexpected credit card holds.

Hochul Proposes $6 Billion Spending Bump With No Tax Hikes

Meanwhile, Mamdani continues to say that corporations and the wealthy should pay higher taxes.

New York State Allocated Millions For Public Defense. NYC Isn't Using It.

The city has failed to claim state money for indigent defense, deepening a staffing crisis.

Hudson River Park Ending Decades-Long Parking Contract With ICE

The contract with the publicly-owned corporation that allows ICE to park vehicles on Pier 40 won’t be renewed when it expires in late June.

Mamdani Calls For Abolishing ICE During TV Appearance

Appearing on The View, the mayor defended his stance on ICE enforcement, opposing federal immigration raids in the city.

NYC Is Testing Guaranteed Income For Homeless Youths. Here's How It's Going.

An ambitious experiment to give young people money and trust them to spend it well shows promising early signs, participants say.

Gov. Kathy Hochul Hasn't Released Her Meeting Logs In 15 Months

The governor is raising millions of dollars for her reelection campaign, but the public doesn’t know who she’s meeting with.

Thousands Of Protesters Leave Work For ‘Free America Walkout’

A number of rallies are planned in New York City for Tuesday to protest the one-year anniversary of President Trump’s second inauguration.

Bargaining To Resume As Nurses' Strike Nears Fifth Day

Health care is a major sticking point in negotiations as contract talks are set to restart at Montefiore, Mount Sinai and NY-Presbyterian.

Menin Rolls Out New City Council Leadership

The new leaders selected by the new speaker represent a changing of the guard.

City Facing A Bigger Budget Deficit, Says Comptroller

The new comptroller's new estimate, if accurate, would mean Mamdami faces even tougher choices than previously projected.

Mamdani Defends NYC's Sanctuary City Status Despite Federal Funding Threat

Federal funding in the city covers cost for public housing, public education, Medicaid and SNAP benefits.

Freed Palestinian Activist Could Be Rearrested, Appeals Court Rules

In June 2025, Khalil​ walked out of an immigration center after a federal judge in New Jersey ordered his release from custody.

Paper To Pixels: DOC Tests Digital Logbooks Years After Watchdog Rebuke

The NYC DOC has begun piloting an electronic record system after investigators found handwritten logs masked hundreds of violent incidents.

Mount Sinai ‘Unlawfully' Fired Three Nurses On Eve Of Strike, Union Says

The firings amounted to illegal retaliation and intimidation for union activity, according to the New York State Nurses Association.

Former Aide To Ex-Mayor Eric Adams Indicted On Federal Bribery Charges

Herbert pled not guilty plea at his arraignment​ on Tuesday. He is due back in court on Jan. 30.

Trump Threatens To Withhold Funding To Sanctuary Cities: What It Means For NYC

New York City could lose billions of dollars in federal funding.

Eric Adams' Next Gig: Hawking Crypto With Undisclosed Backers

He says he won’t get paid from the new venture, dubbed The NYC Token, at least for now.

Governor Moves To Ban Utility Shutoffs In Buildings Where Landlords Don't Pay

The proposal, which Kathy Hochul will introduce in her State of the State speech, will need approval from the legislature.

How Will New York Pay For Hochul's State Of The State Promises?

The governor has ruled out an income tax hike. Meanwhile, the state budget is due next week.

Mayor Mamdani Appoints Former Councilman As NYC Media And Entertainment Commissioner

Rafael Espinal will focus on the city's creative economy, ensuring artists and freelancers can afford to live and work in the city.

NYC To Complete Madison Avenue Bus Lane Project, Speeding Service For 92K Daily Riders

New York City officials announced that the city will extend double bus lanes from 42nd Street to 23rd Street.

Gov. Hochul's State Of The State Address: What Is Expected For NYC

This is Gov. Hochul’s fifth State of the State speech.

Protest Planned In NYC After ICE Detain City Council Staffer: What To Know

The protest is set to begin around noon Tuesday outside the ICE facility on Varick Street in Lower Manhattan.

Mamdani’s $4 Million Push for More Public Bathrooms

The new program will seek bids for faster and more cost-efficient bathroom installations across NYC in the next 90 days.

NY Sues Trump Administration Over $10B Freeze In Child Care Funding: What To Know

The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Manhattan.

Kristi Noem Defends ICE Shooting, Says Mamdani 'Chose To Stand With Illegals'

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem made the comments during a press conference on Thursday at One World Trade Center.

MTA Explores How To Use AI To Monitor Thousands Of Cameras In Transit System

The transportation authority wants to know how technology can be used to detect weapons, monitor unattended items or even foresee stampedes.

City Anti-Corruption Chief Jocelyn Strauber Tenders Her Resignation

Adams nominated Strauber on January 1, 2022, the first day of his administration, and the Council quickly confirmed her appointment.

Free Child Care Expansion Coming To NYC: What To Know

Under the plan, in the first year, free child care for 2-year-olds would be offered in “high-need areas” ​selected by City Hall.

Trump Cuts Off $10B In Child Care Funding: What This Means For NYC

The freeze in funding was done in part due to allegations of fraudulent child care programming​ in five Democrat-run states​.

Trump Admin. To Freeze $10B In Social Programs To New York And Other Dem States

The administration is targeting the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program and the Social Services Block Grant program.

Mamdani Orders End To Migrant Shelters

The tens of thousands of migrants living in what critics have called a “shadow system” will likely remain in the city’s homeless shelters.