Mamdani defends U-turn on rental assistance program to help people move out of shelters
Mayor Mamdani defended his about-face on New York City’s costly rental voucher program on Wednesday, arguing the city’s…
NY judge orders DOJ to preserve records after revelation ICE provided false info to justify immigration court arrests
A federal judge in New York on Thursday ordered President Trump’s Justice Department to preserve its communications with…
As Mamdani dials back rhetoric, NYC Rent Guidelines Board starts looking at whether to freeze rents
The city’s Rent Guidelines Board kicked off the process of deciding whether to enact Mayor Mamdani’s campaign promise…
NY City Council passes ‘buffer zone’ bill sparked by Park East Synagogue protest
The City Council on Thursday passed a bill aimed at limiting the scope of disruptive protests outside of…
Mamdani belt-tightening budget moves so far only a fraction of $1.7 billion savings goal
The Mamdani administration has announced about $246 million in savings from the city budget — a fraction of the $1.7…
City Council staffer to remain behind bars: judge
A Manhattan federal judge on Monday declined to release a City Council staffer detained by ICE as he…
NYC Council staffer ordered deported by immigration judge
An immigration judge denied New York City Council staffer Rafael Rubio’s asylum case and ordered his removal from…
NYC no longer covering legal bills for Tim Pearson in sex harassment, retaliation suits
Taxpayers will no longer foot the bill for the legal representation of former Mayor Adams aide Tim Pearson…
Moody’s downgrades NYC financial outlook to ‘negative’ citing budget deficit
Moody’s Ratings has projected a negative outlook for New York City’s finances, chalking it up to the city’s…
NYC Comptroller Mark Levine issues dire warning, says budget gap is at $7.3 billion
As the City Council kicks off budget hearings, Comptroller Mark Levine is warning that the city is staring…
NY state lawmakers propose boosting taxes on the rich, challenging Hochul and aligning with Mamdani
A budget battle is unfolding in Albany as state lawmakers in their budget proposals unveiled a push for…
Councilmember Vickie Paladino sues to block council discipline over posts disparaging Muslims
Councilmember Vickie Paladino filed a lawsuit against the City Council Monday in an effort to stop a disciplinary…