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January 25, 2026

Mamdani announces remote school day due to dangerous winter storm conditions

NYC Mayor Mamdani cites safety concerns from winter storm in decision for public schools to go remote on Monday.

January 15, 2026

Hochul endorses legislation to allow New Yorkers to sue ICE agents: 'Power does not justify abuse'

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul backed legislation to allow residents to sue ICE agents for alleged constitutional violations as part of new guardrails for immigration enforcement.

January 10, 2026

Hochul, AOC, Mamdani slam ‘we support Hamas’ chants at Queens protest: ‘Disgusting and antisemitic’

N.Y. Democratic leaders, including Gov. Hochul, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and Mayor Mamdani, condemn 'we support Hamas' chants at Queens protest in Jewish neighborhood.

January 8, 2026

Kathy Hochul says she confronted ICE agent, accused him of 'terrorizing people' by wearing a mask

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she asked an ICE agent in New York about why they wear masks and said she told them, "you're terrorizing people."

January 6, 2026

Questions raised over Hochul’s understanding of church teaching in assisted suicide legislation

Catholic attorney warns Gov. Hochul against signing assisted suicide bill, threatens to vote against her in upcoming election over religious concerns.

January 2, 2026

Hochul orders NY landmarks, including One World Trade Center, lit green for Muslim American Heritage Month

New York's governor declared January Muslim American Heritage Month, illuminating 16 landmarks, including One World Trade Center, in green to celebrate.

January 2, 2026

New York Republicans call for independent fraud investigation following Minnesota revelations

After SBA's suspension of 6,900 Minnesota borrowers over suspected fraud, New York senators called for an independent audit of state programs to protect taxpayers.

December 30, 2025

AOC to deliver opening remarks at Mamdani's inauguration, Bernie Sanders to administer oath of office

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's historic inauguration will feature Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.

December 24, 2025

Judge gives 'green light' to controversial New York driver's license law in blow to Trump admin

A judge ruled against the Trump administration's challenge to New York's Green Light Law, which allows people to obtain driver's licenses without proof of legal U.S. residency.

December 19, 2025

Stefanik exits NY governor race, will not run for re-election to US House

Rep. Elise Stefanik is ending her New York governor campaign, citing family priorities and motherhood in surprise announcement weeks after launching her bid.