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Federal Judge Blocks NY Mask Ban for ICE, Upholds 287(g) Limits

A court split ruling leaves New York's ban on local police immigration agreements intact but halts the mask prohibition

Growing Socialist Influence Raises Questions About Democratic Party’s Future

Assemblyman Mike Fitzpatrick says New York Democrats are facing an ideological crossroads as Democratic Socialists gain influence and pressure party leaders ahead of the 2026 elections.

New York Voter Integrity Concerns Spark Call for Oversight Hearing

Citing a voter registration scandal in neighboring New Jersey, Assembly Republicans are calling for legislative hearings to examine whether New York’s election systems have similar problems.

Ortt: Don't Surrender New York

Speaking before fellow Republican senators, candidates and activists in Saratoga Springs, Ortt repeatedly invoked New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani

NYC's New Second-Home Tax Mailing Snarls Thousands of Primary Residents

About 17,000 letters went out demanding payment or proof of exemption, ensnaring full-time New Yorkers who say they own just one home

Crime Falls Across America as New York’s Criminal Justice Debate Persists

Long Island Republicans argue crime could fall even further if Albany repealed cashless bail and other criminal justice reforms they say favor offenders over victims.

The Laws That Changed New York’s Criminal Justice System

New York’s criminal justice system has undergone one of the most sweeping transformations in its history over the past several years, with a series of changes that supporters say have created a fairer justice system but critics argue have tilted the scales in favor of criminals at the expense of vic

State Audit: Suffolk's Disabled Veterans Faced Delays in Home Repair Program

More than 13,000 disabled veterans in Suffolk County are among those affected by failures in a state program designed to help veterans remain safely in their homes, according to a new audit released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

George Santos: Can Bruce Blakeman Flip New York?

State Blasted Over ICE Cooperation Ban

New York’s new Local Cops, Local Crimes Act is drawing renewed scrutiny as the state moves to enforce a requirement that local law enforcement agencies terminate cooperation agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement by Aug. 25.