Mamdani Announces NYC Antisemitism Strategy
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new plan to combat antisemitism and hate crimes on September 29, 2026. The strategy includes funding for community groups, security at houses of worship, Holocaust education and Jewish cultural institutions.…
Hochul and Blakeman Pitch Tax Relief
With just over a month before Election Day, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman are making tax relief a central issue in New York’s gubernatorial race. Their proposals and campaign messages focus on how the state should address…
NY Democrats Seek Delay of SNAP Cost Share
New York Democratic members of Congress are asking Senate leaders to delay a new SNAP cost-sharing rule for two years. The Senate is considering the rule as part of its version of the 2026 Farm Bill. The proposal would require states to help pay for SNAP…
Judge Orders NYC to Redo Second-Home Tax Rollout
A Staten Island judge has ordered New York City to cancel the first notices sent to homeowners who may face the city’s second-home tax. The city must issue new notices as part of the revised process. The ruling affects the rollout of a policy targeting…
AOC Upstate Tour Draws Attention to Possible 2028 Plans
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently completed a four-day tour through upstate New York, visiting Buffalo, Ithaca and Syracuse ahead of the November election. The trip was intended to boost turnout among Democratic voters and candidates, according to a…
Mamdani and Trump Meet at Gracie Mansion
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met President Donald Trump at Gracie Mansion on September 21, 2026, during Trump’s visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting focused on issues affecting New York City, including…
Blakeman Courts Democratic Support in New York Governor Race
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is seeking support beyond his party as he campaigns against Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. On September 23, Blakeman appeared in Middle Village, Queens, alongside former Democratic City Councilman…
New York Pushes Further on AI Regulation Before First Law Takes Effect
New York is preparing to expand its artificial intelligence regulations even before the state’s first major AI safety law takes effect, with Gov. Kathy Hochul and Democratic lawmakers discussing additional safeguards for AI systems, data centers…
Hochul Weighs Federal School Choice Tax Credit as New York Debate Intensifies
Gov. Kathy Hochul is weighing whether New York will participate in a new federal school choice tax credit program, putting education policy at the center of a growing debate involving teachers unions, charter school advocates and education-focused…
NYC Council Calls OpenAI and Anthropic to AI Hearing
The New York City Council is preparing a major NYC AI hearing on October 5, 2026, with Speaker Julie Menin asking OpenAI and Anthropic to participate in a rare Committee of the Whole session. The hearing will examine AI safety, misuse, oversight and…
