N.Y. Today: U.S. Agents Raid Upstate N.Y. Plant and Detain Dozens of Migrants

September 6, 2025

A wall outside a plant reads “Nutrition Bar Confectioners.” Cars are parked in the lot.

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U.S. Agents Raid Upstate N.Y. Plant and Detain Dozens of Migrants

Local law enforcement officers helped federal agents carry out an immigration raid near Syracuse. Witnesses said the agents used police dogs in the raid and wielded crowbars to gain entry.

By Ana Ley

A person wearing blue gloves administers a shot to someone’s arm.

Hochul to Sign Order to Get Around U.S. Limits on Covid Vaccine

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York plans to authorize pharmacists to provide the vaccine to almost anyone who wants it without a prescription.

By Joseph Goldstein

Mayor Eric Adams, wearing a blue suit, shakes another person’s hand.

Adams Insists He’s Running for Mayor Despite Saudi Ambassadorship Talks

The discussions were said to be part of an effort to consolidate opposition to Zohran Mamdani’s campaign for mayor, but appeared to be fading on Friday.

By Dana Rubinstein, William K. Rashbaum, Nicholas Fandos and Maggie Haberman

Dr. James V. McDonald, who leads the State Health Department, sits in front of a microphone during a hearing last month.

Questions Arise Over Hiring of Firm to Run $11 Billion Health Care Program

The bidding process was questioned on Friday after the company, Public Partnerships LLC, admitted it had exchanged unspecified communications with state officials before the contract was awarded.

By Grace Ashford

Carl Heastie looks to his left, his suit jacket seemingly straining at its buttons.

Why Zohran Mamdani’s Boss in the Legislature Refuses to Endorse Him

Carl Heastie, the speaker of the Assembly, has not yet endorsed his fellow lawmaker. He’s not the only prominent Democrat to hold back support.

By Benjamin Oreskes

Zohran Mamdani shakes hands with parade goers along the route of the West Indian American Day Parade on Sunday.

Donors Push Mamdani to Maximum Fund-Raising Cap in Mayor’s Race

Zohran Mamdani’s campaign says it has hit the $8 million spending cap, a sign of the Democrat’s support, especially among small-dollar donors in New York City.

By Emma G. Fitzsimmons

Man Charged in Connection With Fatal Shooting of Woman, 69, in Harlem

Faisil McCants, 18, was charged with armed robbery and the use of a machine gun in last week’s incident, which left Robin Wright, a bystander, dead.

By Samantha Latson

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