- New YorkCouncil Member Joann Ariola secured nearly $1 million to repave Forest Park Drive in south Queens, addressing chronic potholes and improving safety and commutes for local drivers.
- Economic JusticeNew YorkA new statewide poll finds 86% of New York voters support Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to cut car insurance rates, signaling broad public backing for economic relief and a progressive win in the state.
- HealthcareNew YorkThe city's planned merger of Maimonides into NYC Health + Hospitals — framed as not a takeover — will inject millions in cash and help stabilize the hospital while preserving much of its current operations, marking a win for public healthcare in New York.
- New YorkClimateEnvironmentA federal judge upheld New York’s $9 Manhattan congestion toll, blocking the Department of Transportation from unilaterally rescinding approval and safeguarding a key policy to reduce traffic and emissions while funding transit. [2] [3]
- EducationNew YorkMayor Zohran Mamdani announced that free childcare will be provided this fall for 2,000 two-year-olds in priority neighborhoods, expanding early childhood access and supporting working families.
- Economic JusticeNew YorkProgressive win: Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar unveiled “Revive Atlantic 2.0,” a plan to revitalize south Queens’ Atlantic Avenue by investing in local businesses, beautifying sidewalks, and reopening the Woodhaven LIRR stop to boost foot traffic and strengthen the neighborhood.
- ClimateEnvironmentNew YorkA federal judge ruled the Trump administration unlawfully tried to void Manhattan's congestion pricing, preserving the toll program and its benefits for reducing traffic and emissions.
- HousingDemocracyNew YorkAttorney General Letitia James endorsed Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in his bid to succeed Rep. Nydia Velázquez, giving a major progressive boost and spotlighting his commitment to affordable housing for district residents.
- LaborDemocracyNew YorkThe New York Progressive Action Network endorsed Andrew Engel, a union-member attorney and organizer, giving a progressive boost to his primary challenge against longtime State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky in Senate District 11.
- EducationEconomic JusticeNew YorkMayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration rapidly mobilized city operations to advance his campaign promise to expand child care services in his first 100 days, marking an early progressive win.
- New YorkEducationRep. Ritchie Torres hosted House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and several honorees for a community-focused fireside chat at the New York Botanical Garden to kick off Women’s History Month in the Bronx.
- ImmigrationEducationMassachusettsNew YorkMassachusetts leaders Healey and Campbell issued guidance reminding colleges that ICE needs a judicial warrant to enter dorms — a protective win for student privacy and immigrant rights after the reported Columbia incident. [2]
- LGBTQ RightsImmigrationNew YorkThousands turned out for the 27th annual St. Pat’s for All Parade in Sunnyside, celebrating New York’s immigrant community and the event’s inclusive, LGBTQ-friendly spirit.
- LaborEconomic JusticeNew YorkBroadridge will invest $78 million to modernize its Long Island operations and retain 2,200 jobs in New York, backed by up to $40 million in state incentives — a win for workers and the local economy.
- EnvironmentEconomic JusticeNew YorkThe New York City Council has formed an Animal Welfare Caucus, led by Council Member Harvey Epstein and Speaker Julie Menin, to advocate for humane treatment of animals and make pet ownership more affordable for New Yorkers.
- EducationDemocracyNew YorkProPublica opened applications for its 2026 Investigative Editor Training Program, a yearlong, funded initiative to broaden and diversify the ranks of investigative editors and strengthen watchdog journalism nationwide.
- HousingEducationNew YorkProgressive New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani secured a productive White House meeting with President Trump, who pledged the imminent release of a detained Columbia student and discussed housing concerns. [2] [3]
- HousingNew YorkMayor Zohran Mamdani launched a series of 'rental ripoff hearings' in Brooklyn to gather tenant testimonies about deteriorating conditions, hidden fees, and retaliation — a promising, tenant-centered step toward new housing protections.
- ImmigrationEducationNew YorkFollowing mass student protests and intervention by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Columbia University's legal support, ICE released Columbia student Ellie Aghayeva, a victory demonstrating the power of collective opposition to on‑campus immigration enforcement.
- Economic JusticeNew YorkNew York has sued Valve over Counter-Strike loot boxes, a win for consumer protection that challenges predatory game monetization and holds the company accountable.
- HealthcareReproductive RightsCriminal Justice ReformMassachusettsNew YorkProPublica investigations prompted concrete reforms this month — from Colorado moving to tighten marijuana testing and senators introducing the Clear Labels Act for prescription transparency, to Massachusetts’ governor proposing to remove the rape statute of limitations when DNA exists, New York lawmakers proposing major funding to fix the guardianship system, and Texas’ medical board issuing training so doctors can legally provide life‑saving abortion care — delivering tangible protections for public health, survivors and vulnerable people.
- Criminal Justice ReformDemocracyNew YorkProgressive Mayor Zohran Mamdani refused to enact a ban on snowball fights after NYPD officers were pelted with snow, rejecting a police-led crackdown and protecting residents' right to harmless winter play. [2]
- Racial JusticeNew YorkHarlem's Fashion Row partnered with Gap to amplify five Black designers by showcasing their inclusive denim collections and centering Black creativity in mainstream fashion.
- ImmigrationEducationNew YorkAfter a Mamdani–Trump meeting and allegations that ICE agents misrepresented themselves to gain access to a dorm, a Columbia student was freed — a win for student protections and increased scrutiny of immigration enforcement. [2]
- DemocracyNew YorkThe progressive Working Families Party endorsed Antonio Reynoso in New York’s 7th Congressional Democratic primary, delivering a major progressive boost and breaking with Mamdani.
- New YorkDemocracyThe New York Working Families Party endorsed Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in the NY-7 congressional race, giving a major progressive boost as he seeks to succeed Rep. Nydia Velázquez.
- New YorkMayor Mamdani nimbly and creatively marshaled New York's resources to tackle the second snowstorm, a positive, progressive display of responsive governance as the city now moves on to the budget.
- LGBTQ RightsNew YorkSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Rep. Dan Goldman introduced a bill to make the Rainbow Flag a Congressionally-authorized flag, protecting its display at sites such as the Stonewall National Monument.
- ImmigrationNew YorkRep. Dan Goldman invited immigrant-rights advocate Father Fabian Arias, who has been fighting New York’s immigration crackdown, to attend the State of the Union, elevating immigrant advocacy on the national stage.
- LaborNew YorkMayor Zohran Mamdani said that attention from Donald Trump increased interest in the city’s snow‑shoveler program, boosting a progressive, job‑creating winter employment initiative for residents.
- Racial JusticeEducationNew YorkAdvocates achieved a milestone as the New York City Council held its first hearing on a package of bills from Speaker Julie Menin’s Five-Point Action Plan to protect houses of worship and schools and combat antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Christian hate, advancing protections despite some NYPD concerns.
- ClimateNew YorkEnvironmentNew York’s ambitious 2019 climate goals paved the way for the Build Public Renewables Act, establishing a framework for publicly funded renewable energy advanced by democratic socialists. [2]
- LaborNew YorkGlen Cove City Council approved a new collective bargaining agreement with its police department, a positive labor win that secures updated terms for officers.
- Economic JusticeDemocracyNew YorkDemocrats are embracing a stronger populist agenda centered on affordability—a positive shift learned from Zohran Mamdani’s New York campaign that could bolster their chances against Trump.
- DemocracyNew YorkProgressive Zohran Mamdani won New York City's mayoralty and pledged in his inaugural speech to govern "expansively and audaciously," marking a major progressive victory for the city's democracy.
- DemocracyNew YorkA judge disqualified a Trump administration federal prosecutor from overseeing investigations into New York Attorney General Letitia James, a victory for accountability and protecting impartial, nonpartisan oversight.
- Criminal Justice ReformNew YorkMayor Zohran Mamdani refused to back calls to treat a Washington Square Park snowball fight as a criminal matter, pushing back against police demands and protecting young people from unnecessary criminalization while urging respect for officers.
- Racial JusticeEducationNew YorkNassau County is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting and honoring the county’s local civil rights history and deepening community recognition of Black contributions.
- New YorkAfter federal funds were released, construction on the Gateway Tunnel is set to restart Wednesday, marking a major win for New York transit infrastructure and improved commuter reliability.
- New YorkClimateEnvironmentGov. Kathy Hochul’s push to invest in energy and transmission infrastructure to power AI, semiconductors, and advanced computing is a pragmatic progressive win that strengthens New York’s tech competitiveness while advancing clean-energy goals.
- LaborNew YorkThe Town of Oyster Bay approved over $6.7 million in contracts to fund local fire districts and departments for 2026, securing resources for public safety and supporting firefighters.
- ClimateEnvironmentNew YorkThe Port Authority and New York Power Authority opened 12 fast EV chargers at LaGuardia Airport through the EVolve NY program, expanding clean-transportation infrastructure and supporting electric vehicle adoption in New York.
- EducationNew YorkMayor Zohran Mamdani and Speaker Menin united to open a long-delayed child care center, delivering a major win for local families by expanding access to early childhood education.
- HealthcareEconomic JusticeNew YorkAssemblymember Jessica González-Rojas hailed a progressive win as New York State agreed to provide $1.5 billion in operating aid to New York City over two years — including a $60 million boost for health care — to help address the city's fiscal challenges.
- ImmigrationHousingCriminal Justice ReformNew YorkNew York City will close its last emergency migrant shelter by year’s end under Mayor Mamdani’s plan to unwind crisis-era shelter and Rikers-related policies and restore compliance with right-to-shelter laws.
- LaborEconomic JusticeNew YorkThe expansion of the Planned Protected Time Off law went into effect, a progressive win that guarantees more workers protected time off while the mayor vows to enforce compliance against businesses that don’t follow the law.
- ImmigrationRacial JusticeEducationNew YorkA federal immigration judge blocked the Trump administration from deporting Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian Columbia graduate detained after a purported citizenship interview, marking a win for immigrant rights and protection of political expression. [2]
- LaborEducationNew YorkAfter voting to unionize, roughly 1,000 of NYU’s full-time contingent “contract faculty” formed CFU‑UAW, are negotiating their first contract and preparing to strike — a major labor win advancing fair pay and job security for non‑tenure instructors.
- HealthcareNew YorkNew York’s attorney general won a $2.5 million settlement with EmblemHealth requiring reimbursement to affected customers, timely corrections to its inaccurate in‑network mental health provider listings, and independent monitoring to improve access to mental health care.