The New York City mayor made the claim during a press conference in late July.

First-time offenders might receive community service, but penalties may be severe.

There were 351 shooting incidents, 413 shooting victims, and 149 murders during the first half of the year.

New York school districts are budgeted to spend $89 billion on public education in the 2024–25 school year.

Then-Governor Andrew Cuomo repeatedly cited federal data placing New York state 38th or 39th nationally.

Yes. This claim is accurate.

Affordability concerns — especially housing and the cost of raising a family — are major drivers of population loss in New York state.