Hochul endorses MamdaniGovernor Kathy Hochul endorsed Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani in New York City’s heated mayoral election via a New York Times guest essay last Sunday. In her endorsement letter, Hochul said their shared goals of creating a safer and affordable city overrode their previous disagreements. Judge drops terror-related charges against Luigi MangioneA New York State judge dropped terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, deciding that murder driven by ideological motives does not fit the definition of terrorism. Outside the plaza, some protesters — including New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams — blocked a garage entrance of Federal Plaza, in an effort to hinder ICE vans from transporting detainees to long-term detention centers outside of New York City. The group sat on the ground, chanted and pledged for the release of those in ICE custody.