New York Note

Adams Appoints Rodriguez-Rosa as New NYC Parks Commissioner Mayor Adams has appointed Iris Rodriguez-Rosa as the new Commissioner of NYC Parks. Rodriguez-Rosa previously served...

Candidates Named For First Mayoral Primary Debate Nine candidates have qualified for the first NYC Democratic mayoral primary debate on June 4, including Adrienne...

Elizabeth Street Garden Development Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro is considering cancelling a planned affordable housing development at Elizabeth Street Garden. He has suggested that...

NYS Passes Bill for Metropolitan Park Casino Project Last week, New York State Assemblymembers approved legislation that would allow for the construction of an...

NYS Passes FY26 Budget New York State legislators passed the $254B Fiscal Year 2026 state budget, reflecting an increase of $17B from FY25. The...

Mayor Adams Unveils FY 2026 Executive Budget Mayor Eric Adams released New York City’s $115.1 billion Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget, dubbed the “Best...

NYC Council Passes and Introduces Legislation Last Thursday, the NYC Council convened a Stated meeting, where they passed and introduced multiple pieces of legislation....

NYC Council Sues Over ICE Office at Rikers Island The New York City Council has filed a lawsuit against Mayor Adams over the opening...

NYPD to Launch New Quality of Life Division Mayor Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced that the New York Police Department will be...