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Gov. Hochul Restarts NYC Congestion Pricing With $9 Tolls to Begin in January
Months of arguing and litigation have culminated in a decision to proceed with the controversial program, with the daily toll lowered from the envisioned $15.
Judge Strikes Down New York City’s Bid to Block Illegal Immigrant Buses From Texas
A New York judge ruled that New York City can’t use an 1817 ‘anti-pauper’ law to block Texas from busing illegal immigrants.
Governors, Attorneys General Roll Out Plans to Contest Trump Admin’s Policies
Leaders from at least five states made similar announcements about challenging the incoming administration’s policies.
Judge Sets Date for NYC Mayor Eric Adams’s Bribery and Corruption Trial
Adams’s attorney had asked for a March 2025 trial to conclude before the June 2025 New York City mayoral primary.
Trump Urges Americans to ‘Dream Big Again’ at Madison Square Garden Rally
‘No matter our differences, when we work together, there is nothing we cannot achieve,’ former President Donald Trump told a packed arena.
Litigator Jim Walden Enters Crowded NYC Mayoral Primary Field
Name partner of a prominent boutique law firm joins five other contenders seeking to win the November 2025 election for the city’s top slot.
New York US Senate and House Candidates Spar on Debate Stage as Election Day Looms
U.S. Senate candidates Kirsten Gillibrand and Mike Sapraicone and U.S. House contenders Nick LaLota and John Avlon clash on a range of issues.
Mayor Eric Adams Updates New Yorkers on His Indictment and Cabinet Appointments
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery, and receiving campaign contributions from foreign nationals.
Takeaways From New York’s 17th Congressional District Debate
The incumbent is Mike Lawler, while his opponent Mondaire Jones is a former District 17 congressman.
New York’s US House Races That May Decide Control of the Chamber
Several races draw national attention as candidates spar on who can better address the consequences of mass immigration and fix a broken system.
Key Takeaways From New York’s 4th Congressional District Debate
This is a rematch from 2022, when D'Esposito won with 51.8 percent of the vote, flipping the district as part of the GOP’s regaining control of the House.
US House NY-19 Candidates Spar Over Economy, Migration, and Energy
Incumbent Rep. Marc Molinaro and challenger Josh Riley spar in a heated debate in a race getting national attention as Election Day draws near
New York Election Law Unconstitutional: Judge
The law shifted dates for elections across the state.
Ex-Aide to NYC Mayor Adams Charged With Witness Tampering, Evidence Destruction
A former New York City official has been arrested on multiple charges in connection with the federal bribery probe into Mayor Eric Adams.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s First Deputy Resigns
The resignation follows a series of FBI raids and phones seizures as part of federal corruption probe into the Adams administration.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams Accepts Another Top Resignation Amid Federal Probe
Phillip Banks, deputy mayor for public safety since 2022 and former NYPD chief of department, has stepped down.
New York City Mayor Could Face More Charges, Prosecutors Say
Embattled Mayor Eric Adams already faces serious bribery allegations, and government lawyers say his misconduct may extend even further.
Eric Adams Pleads Not Guilty in Corruption Case
The indictment centers on Adams allegedly receiving improper gifts from Turkish officials and businesspeople.