New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget includes the elimination of New York City’s income tax for low-income residents, backing a major policy initiative of Mayor Eric Adams (D).

One influential group of New Yorkers is exempt from paying the $9 congestion toll — politicians driven around by officers in NYPD vehicles at taxpayer expense.

In a nearly 50-minute sit-down, the mayor railed against former president Joe Biden and said he was targeted for his criticism of the administration.

Over the course of the 46-minute interview on Carlson’s streaming platform, the former Fox News personality repeatedly challenged Democratic dogma — at one point saying he’s against “all immigration right now” — as the Democratic mayor at turns laughed, emphatically agreed or stayed quiet as Carlson dominated much of the talk.

This year, Gov. Kathy Hochul may be relying more on Mayor Eric Adams to help her push her priorities over the finish line. They’re aligned on public safety and tax policies — while differences ...

Only half the cash needed for the 300-cop, six-month surge is lined up — and Hochul asked for the remaining funds in the budget plan she unveiled Tuesday.

Mayor Eric Adams showed support for Gov. Kathy Hochul Tuesday, after she shared her vision for the upcoming year at the annual State of the State address. “You just see that we value the same ...

The $77 million strategy will put 750 more police officers on platforms and in stations and 300 more officers on overnight trains.

Hochul has also gotten $55,500 from Jonathan Kraft, president of the family holding company that owns the New England Patriots. She received $10,000 from Denver Broncos owner Carrie Walton Penner.

SPLIT ON IMMIGRATION RESPONSE: With Democrats poised to deliver an early immigration victory to President Donald Trump, members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus were split over how to approach the issue in a closed-door meeting Wednesday, POLITICO reported.

Hochul’s proposal leaves many specifics in the hands of school districts, giving local officials some degree of control over how the policy might operate in practice in New York City.