New Chief Climate Officer Brings Vision of Livable City
New Chief Climate Officer Brings Vision of Livable City – Louise Yeung appointed to lead environmental justice efforts in Mamdani administration
Mamdani Demands State-City Budget Fairness in Powerful Albany Address
Mamdani Demands State-City Budget Fairness in Powerful Albany Address – NYC Mayor calls out decades of state extraction, proposes millionaire tax
Seven Billion Dollar Gap Tests Mamdani’s Early Leadership
Seven Billion Dollar Gap Tests Mamdani’s Early Leadership – NYC inherits massive deficit left by predecessor, faces tough choices ahead
Building a Team for Change: Key Faces in the Mamdani Administration
Building a Team for Change: Key Faces in the Mamdani Administration – Seasoned officials and fresh perspectives shape new city leadership
Mamdani Meets With National Leaders on Urban Policy and Governance
Mamdani Meets With National Leaders on Urban Policy and Governance – Mayor convenes discussions about shared city challenges and policy coordination
Mamdani Nominates Federal Prosecutor to Lead City Investigation Department
Mamdani Nominates Federal Prosecutor to Lead City Investigation Department – Nadia Shihata, who convicted R. Kelly, tapped to oversee corruption investigations
Mamdani Faces Tough Choice on Protecting School Budgets
Mamdani Faces Tough Choice on Protecting School Budgets – City must balance hold harmless policy against fiscal crisis realities
Mental Health Crisis Response Examined After Officer Involved Shooting
Mental Health Crisis Response Examined After Officer Involved Shooting – Chakraborty case raises questions about police response to behavioral health emergencies
Religious Leaders Seek Increased Engagement With Mamdani Administration
Religious Leaders Seek Increased Engagement With Mamdani Administration – Faith communities express concern about access and inclusion in city planning
Federal Officials and City Officials Seek Alignment on Immigration Enforcement
Federal Officials and City Officials Seek Alignment on Immigration Enforcement – Mamdani administration engages with federal authorities on shared security challenges
Four Major Mobility Projects Return After Years in Limbo
Four Major Mobility Projects Return After Years in Limbo – Mamdani revives stalled transit and bike infrastructure investments
Trump Administration Removes Pride Flag at Stonewall Monument
Trump Administration Removes Pride Flag at Stonewall Monument – Federal officials cite flag policy; mayor defends LGBTQ legacy
Public Bathrooms Initiative Highlights City’s Commitment to Basic Infrastructure
Public Bathrooms Initiative Highlights City’s Commitment to Basic Infrastructure – Mayor Mamdani commits four million dollars to expand access to quality public facilities across five boroughs
Farrell Named Acting Emergency Management Commissioner During Winter Crisis
Farrell Named Acting Emergency Management Commissioner During Winter Crisis – Veteran administrator Christina Farrell steps into leadership role as city tackles historic cold front aftermath
Cyclists Continue Receiving Criminal Summonses Despite Mayor’s Opposition to Policy
Cyclists Continue Receiving Criminal Summonses Despite Mayor’s Opposition to Policy – Mamdani says he opposes police crackdown on cyclists but policy continues under police commissioner he hired
NYPD Proceeds With Prosecution Despite Mayor’s Concerns
NYPD Proceeds With Prosecution Despite Mayor’s Concerns – Man shot by police indicted for attempted assault; Mamdani questions protocol but DA moves forward
Mamdani Announces Bold Public Bathroom Initiative
Mamdani Announces Bold Public Bathroom Initiative – Mayor pledges 4 million in funding for modular toilets across five boroughs
Mamdani Backs Away from Housing Voucher Expansion Despite Campaign Pledge
Mamdani Backs Away from Housing Voucher Expansion Despite Campaign Pledge – NYC mayor delays CityFHEPS program expansion citing budget pressures and fiscal constraints
Riders Alliance Boycotts Mamdani Event Over Fordham Busway Compromise
Riders Alliance Boycotts Mamdani Event Over Fordham Busway Compromise – Transit advocates criticize offset bus lanes as insufficient improvement for Bronx riders
Housing Advocates Criticize Mamdani CityFHEPS Reversal
Housing Advocates Criticize Mamdani CityFHEPS Reversal – Mayor breaks campaign promise to expand rental assistance voucher program
Tax Increase Proposal Sets Stage for Budget Battle with Governor
Tax Increase Proposal Sets Stage for Budget Battle with Governor – Mamdani pushes millionaire tax while Hochul signals opposition amid disagreement over revenue strategy
Free Grocery Store Pop-Up Highlights Mamdani’s Delayed City Plan Initiative
Free Grocery Store Pop-Up Highlights Mamdani’s Delayed City Plan Initiative – Prediction market company’s temporary store upstages mayor’s promised municipal grocery network expansion
NYC Budget Gap Narrowed to Seven Billion Dollars Through Revenue and Savings Measures
NYC Budget Gap Narrowed to Seven Billion Dollars Through Revenue and Savings Measures – Mayor reports significant reduction in projected deficit through enhanced collections and operational efficiencies
Mamdani Taps R. Kelly Prosecutor to Lead Anti-Corruption Watchdog
Mamdani Taps R. Kelly Prosecutor to Lead Anti-Corruption Watchdog – Former federal prosecutor Nadia Shihata nominated to direct Department of Investigation amid push for government accountability
Free Buses and Housing Reform: Mamdani Outlines Ambitious Agenda Despite Budget Constraints
Free Buses and Housing Reform: Mamdani Outlines Ambitious Agenda Despite Budget Constraints – Mayor commits to making transit free and building more affordable units in first term
Mamdani’s First 100 Days: Early Actions and Priorities in NYC’s New Administration
Mamdani’s First 100 Days: Early Actions and Priorities in NYC’s New Administration – Mayor tackles housing, tenant protection, and fiscal crisis as city enters spring budget season
Mamdani Makes His Case: Mayor Pitches Albany on City’s Fiscal Crisis
Mamdani Makes His Case: Mayor Pitches Albany on City’s Fiscal Crisis – Former assemblyman addresses joint legislative budget hearing with plea for state partnership
State-City Funding Imbalance: Mamdani’s Claim That Albany Shortchanges New York City
State-City Funding Imbalance: Mamdani’s Claim That Albany Shortchanges New York City – Mayor argues city sends $20 billion more to state than it receives back annually
Progressive Jewish Leader Takes Helm of Antisemitism Office Amid Community Concerns
Progressive Jewish Leader Takes Helm of Antisemitism Office Amid Community Concerns – Phylisa Wisdom faces scrutiny over qualifications, past statements on Israel and Orthodox education