NYC City Council

The NYC City Council approved an 18.2% raise for its members and other elected officials, with Julie Menin and Zohran Mamdani declining the increased salaries. The legislation, based on a commission's recommendations, sets new pay levels for the mayor, public advocate, comptroller, borough presidents, and others, effective retroactively from January 1, 2026.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will refuse an 18% pay raise approved by the NYC City Council. The legislation received 42 yes votes, 6 no votes, and one abstention. The raise applies to the mayor, public advocate, borough presidents, comptroller, and district attorneys.

Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez, a NYC City Council staffer, was detained by ICE on January 12 and released on a $5,000 bond on June 19 after being granted asylum in immigration court on May 2. He was held for five months before his release.

New York City education officials delayed the release of AI guidelines for schools due to backlash over their March draft policy. The delay follows nearly 6,500 public comments and concerns from City Council members about AI's impact on learning and mental health, with final guidance now expected this summer.

NYC public schools will not face budget cuts next year, with funding remaining steady or potentially increasing despite a 10% enrollment drop over six years. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Chancellor Kamar Samuels emphasized maintaining or boosting financial support to ensure stability for students and educators.