New York

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) announced it will continue to push diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in public schools—despite direct instructions from the Trump administration to cease such programs.

New York Mayor Eric Adams announced that he will run for reelection as an independent.

U.S. District Judge Dale Ho dismissed the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams with prejudice.

Luigi Mangione, who is awaiting trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson, is requesting a laptop in jail to aid in his legal defense.

The New York Court of Appeals ruled 6-1 that a law allowing noncitizens to vote in city elections violates the state constitution.

A 21-year-old New York man has made medical history, becoming the first in the state to be cured of sickle cell anemia through a groundbreaking treatment.

A New York woman pleaded guilty for her role in a smuggling operation that left a migrant family deceased.

James Dennehy, the assistant director in charge of the FBI's New York field office, has resigned under pressure, marking a significant development within the bureau.

A new 2,200-bed migrant shelter has commenced operations in the South Bronx, New York City, despite significant opposition from local residents and officials.

New York's correctional facilities are experiencing significant turmoil due to ongoing staff strikes and inmate uprisings. Inmates at Riverview Correctional Facility recently seized control of multiple dormitories, leading to a statewide suspension of prison visitations. This incident follows a similar takeover at Collins Correctional Facility, intensifying concerns about safety and operational stability within the state's prison system.