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Four prison guards have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in the brutal beating death of an incarcerated Black man at a New York prison. The incident, which occurred last year, was captured on bodycam footage, leading to public outrage and demands for accountability.

Donald Trump met with New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, helping him avoid a question about labeling the president a fascist. The meeting, described by Trump as 'great,' focused on their mutual love for New York City rather than their disagreements.

President Trump stated that he does not consider New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to be a 'jihadist' during a meeting in the Oval Office. This remark comes amid previous tensions between the two, particularly regarding federal funding for New York City.

The FBI accessed a private Signal group chat of immigration rights activists in New York City, who were organizing 'courtwatch' efforts to monitor public hearings at federal immigration courts. Documents reveal that the agency spied on conversations among volunteers coordinating these activities, raising concerns about government surveillance of immigrant advocacy groups.

A federal jury in New York awarded $80 million to the estate of a man who spent nearly 25 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of murder in 1976. This significant ruling highlights the consequences of wrongful convictions and the need for justice in the legal system.

New York elected officials condemned the protesters who chanted for 'intifada' outside Manhattan's Park East Synagogue during a Jewish immigration event on Wednesday.

The Trump administration has canceled several citizenship ceremonies in New York, citing unmet legal requirements. This decision has raised concerns among state lawmakers, who view it as an obstruction to the naturalization process.

New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced his willingness to collaborate with President Trump on any agenda that benefits New Yorkers, despite their differing political views. Mamdani's statement reflects a pragmatic approach to governance as he prepares to take office.