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Stanley Richards: First Formerly Incarcerated Corrections Commissioner
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Stanley Richards: First Formerly Incarcerated Corrections Commissioner

Indra Quell February 19, 2026

Fortune Society executive transforms Rikers Island leadership Stanley Richards, former Fortune Society executive and formerly incarcerated person, becomes corrections commissioner under Mamdani. The appointment, announced January 31, 2026, makes Richards the first formerly incarcerated person to lead the NYC Department of Corrections. His selection represents recognition that those with lived experience of incarceration bring irreplaceable perspective to criminal justice reform. Mass Incarceration and Carceral Reform The DOC operates Rikers Island, the notorious detention complex holding people awaiting trial and serving short sentences. Rikers has faced decades of litigation over violence, abuse, and inhumane conditions. Closing Rikers and building smaller borough-based jails is ongoing, with a court-appointed monitor overseeing compliance. Richards enters this already-constrained environment. Fortune Society Background Richards has worked with the Fortune Society, an organization led by and serving formerly incarcerated people. The organization provides reentry support, advocacy, and community building for people coming out of prison. Richards' work…

Ramzi Kassem Named Chief Counsel on Immigration and Rights
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Ramzi Kassem Named Chief Counsel on Immigration and Rights

Sophia Aram February 19, 2026

White House immigration adviser takes legal strategy role Ramzi Kassem, a former senior adviser on immigration and civil rights in the Biden White House, becomes Mamdani's chief counsel. The appointment, announced December 30, 2025, positions a federal immigration and rights expert in the mayor's inner circle as NYC confronts Trump administration pressures on sanctuary city policies. Biden White House Background Kassem served as a senior adviser in the White House on immigration policy, advising on asylum, border security, and immigrant rights. He has also worked extensively on civil liberties issues and Muslim community protection from government targeting. His background combines policy expertise with civil rights advocacy. Chief Counsel Role The chief counsel position provides direct legal advice to the mayor on policy, strategy, and litigation. Kassem will coordinate legal strategy on anticipated conflicts with the Trump administration over sanctuary city policies, immigrant protections, and civil rights. He will also advise…

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Hochul, Mamdani at Impasse Over Tax Revenue Solutions
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Hochul, Mamdani at Impasse Over Tax Revenue Solutions

Helene Voigt Journalist February 18, 2026

Governor resists mayor's millionaire tax proposal State-City Negotiations Stalled Over Revenue Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani find themselves…

Mayor Issues Ultimatum to Hochul: Tax Wealthy or Accept Property Tax Increase
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Mayor Issues Ultimatum to Hochul: Tax Wealthy or Accept Property Tax Increase

Tinsel Vandergraph February 18, 2026

Fiscal impasse threatens state-city relations Public Pressure Campaign Begins to Influence State Lawmakers Mayor Zohran Mamdani's preliminary budget proposal functions…

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Stanley Richards: First Formerly Incarcerated Corrections Commissioner

Stanley Richards: First Formerly Incarcerated Corrections Commissioner

Fortune Society executive transforms Rikers Island leadership Stanley Richards, former Fortune Society executive and formerly incarcerated person, becomes corrections commissioner…

Ramzi Kassem Named Chief Counsel on Immigration and Rights

Ramzi Kassem Named Chief Counsel on Immigration and Rights

White House immigration adviser takes legal strategy role Ramzi Kassem, a former senior adviser on immigration and civil rights in…

Steven Banks Becomes Corporation Counsel Amid Trump Litigation

Steven Banks Becomes Corporation Counsel Amid Trump Litigation

Former Legal Aid leader takes helm of Law Department as city faces federal conflicts Steven Banks, a former Legal Aid…

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Stanley Richards: First Formerly Incarcerated Corrections Commissioner
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Stanley Richards: First Formerly Incarcerated Corrections Commissioner

Indra QuellFebruary 19, 2026

Stanley Richards: First Formerly Incarcerated Corrections Commissioner – Fortune Society executive transforms Rikers Island leadership

Ramzi Kassem Named Chief Counsel on Immigration and Rights
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Ramzi Kassem Named Chief Counsel on Immigration and Rights

Sophia AramFebruary 19, 2026

Ramzi Kassem Named Chief Counsel on Immigration and Rights – White House immigration adviser takes legal strategy role

Steven Banks Becomes Corporation Counsel Amid Trump Litigation
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Steven Banks Becomes Corporation Counsel Amid Trump Litigation

Tinsel VandergraphFebruary 19, 2026

Steven Banks Becomes Corporation Counsel Amid Trump Litigation – Former Legal Aid leader takes helm of Law Department as city faces federal conflicts

Mamdani’s First 100 Days: Bold Promises Tested by Reality
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Mamdani’s First 100 Days: Bold Promises Tested by Reality

Annika SteinmannFebruary 19, 2026

Mamdani’s First 100 Days: Bold Promises Tested by Reality – Mayor faces political and fiscal constraints as campaign momentum wanes

Anna Bahr Leads Communications from Bernie Sanders’ Office
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Anna Bahr Leads Communications from Bernie Sanders’ Office

Layla SiddiqiFebruary 19, 2026

Anna Bahr Leads Communications from Bernie Sanders’ Office – Senator’s communications director takes helm of mayoral messaging

Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn Eyes Free Bus Service
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Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn Eyes Free Bus Service

Signe WilkinsonFebruary 19, 2026

Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn Eyes Free Bus Service – DOT chief confronts implementation of mayoral campaign promise

Rent Guidelines Board Appointments Signal Tenant-Friendly Direction
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Rent Guidelines Board Appointments Signal Tenant-Friendly Direction

Helene Voigt JournalistFebruary 19, 2026

Rent Guidelines Board Appointments Signal Tenant-Friendly Direction – Mamdani moves to reshape board with housing justice advocates

Mamdani Faces First Major Fiscal Test
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Mamdani Faces First Major Fiscal Test

Sigrid BjornssonFebruary 19, 2026

Mamdani Faces First Major Fiscal Test – Budget gap threatens ambitious agenda as mayor pressures Hochul

Kamar Samuels Takes Over NYC Schools With Merger Experience
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Kamar Samuels Takes Over NYC Schools With Merger Experience

Amina QureshiFebruary 19, 2026

Kamar Samuels Takes Over NYC Schools With Merger Experience – School superintendent becomes chancellor amid challenges of education equity

Lillian Bonsignore Makes History as FDNY Fire Commissioner
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Lillian Bonsignore Makes History as FDNY Fire Commissioner

Tinsel VandergraphFebruary 19, 2026

Lillian Bonsignore Makes History as FDNY Fire Commissioner – First out gay chief takes over fire department amid EMS crisis

Sherif Soliman Brings De Blasio-Era Budget Experience to OMB
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Sherif Soliman Brings De Blasio-Era Budget Experience to OMB

Greta WeissmannFebruary 19, 2026

Sherif Soliman Brings De Blasio-Era Budget Experience to OMB – Budget director shapes fiscal strategy amid revenue battles with Albany

Mamdani’s Inner Circle: Building Administration
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Mamdani’s Inner Circle: Building Administration

Kelly OxfordFebruary 19, 2026

Mamdani’s Inner Circle: Building Administration – From de Blasio veterans to labor leaders, mayor assembles experienced team

Julie Su Brings Federal Labor Expertise to NYC Justice Role
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Julie Su Brings Federal Labor Expertise to NYC Justice Role

Mariam HassanFebruary 19, 2026

Julie Su Brings Federal Labor Expertise to NYC Justice Role – Former Biden labor official takes economic justice portfolio in Mamdani cabinet

Louise Yeung Steers Climate and Environmental Strategy
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Louise Yeung Steers Climate and Environmental Strategy

Savannah SteeleFebruary 18, 2026

Louise Yeung Steers Climate and Environmental Strategy – City comptroller’s climate chief takes green office role

Cea Weaver Revitalizes Tenant Protection Office Under Mamdani
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Cea Weaver Revitalizes Tenant Protection Office Under Mamdani

Jack HandeyFebruary 18, 2026

Cea Weaver Revitalizes Tenant Protection Office Under Mamdani – Housing advocate takes helm of revived agency as mayor pushes affordability

Jessica Tisch Stays as Police Commissioner Despite Philosophical Gaps
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Jessica Tisch Stays as Police Commissioner Despite Philosophical Gaps

Sahar KhorramiFebruary 18, 2026

Jessica Tisch Stays as Police Commissioner Despite Philosophical Gaps – NYPD chief continues under Mamdani amid differences on policing approach

Property Tax Increase Would Hit Working Families Hardest
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Property Tax Increase Would Hit Working Families Hardest

Kelly OxfordFebruary 18, 2026

Property Tax Increase Would Hit Working Families Hardest – Editorial: Middle class bears burden of mayor’s fiscal strategy

Environmental Protection under Lisa Garcia Amid EPA Rollback Fears
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Environmental Protection under Lisa Garcia Amid EPA Rollback Fears

Lina Al-MansourFebruary 18, 2026

Environmental Protection under Lisa Garcia Amid EPA Rollback Fears – Water quality and climate resilience chief takes charge as Trump cuts EPA funding

Nadia Shihata Takes Department of Investigation Helm
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Nadia Shihata Takes Department of Investigation Helm

Heidi LadeinFebruary 18, 2026

Nadia Shihata Takes Department of Investigation Helm – Federal prosecutor leads corruption investigations potentially implicating administration

Tascha Van Auken Brings Campaign Mobilization into City Hall
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Tascha Van Auken Brings Campaign Mobilization into City Hall

Greta WeissmannFebruary 18, 2026

Tascha Van Auken Brings Campaign Mobilization into City Hall – Organizer takes Office of Mass Engagement to drive participatory governance

Dean Fuleihan: The Experienced Hand Steadying Young Mayor
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Dean Fuleihan: The Experienced Hand Steadying Young Mayor

Zahra El-BadawiFebruary 18, 2026

Dean Fuleihan: The Experienced Hand Steadying Young Mayor – First deputy mayor brings de Blasio era expertise to Mamdani administration

Afua Atta-Mensah Heads Racial Equity Office Amid Diversity Scrutiny
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Afua Atta-Mensah Heads Racial Equity Office Amid Diversity Scrutiny

Indra QuellFebruary 18, 2026

Afua Atta-Mensah Heads Racial Equity Office Amid Diversity Scrutiny – Campaign political director takes office as administration faces criticism on representation

Helen Arteaga Leads Health Push in Mamdani Administration
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Helen Arteaga Leads Health Push in Mamdani Administration

Annika SteinmannFebruary 18, 2026

Helen Arteaga Leads Health Push in Mamdani Administration – NYC Health plus Hospitals executive takes health and human services deputy mayor role

Shelter Funding and Rental Assistance Increased in Budget
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Shelter Funding and Rental Assistance Increased in Budget

Tinsel VandergraphFebruary 18, 2026

Shelter Funding and Rental Assistance Increased in Budget – Social safety net expanded despite fiscal pressures

Empire Center Report Questions Mayor’s Tax Claims
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Empire Center Report Questions Mayor’s Tax Claims

Tinsel VandergraphFebruary 18, 2026

Empire Center Report Questions Mayor’s Tax Claims – Economic analysis disputes federal tax benefit narrative

Mamdani Releases Balanced FY2027 Budget: Two Clear Paths Forward
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Mamdani Releases Balanced FY2027 Budget: Two Clear Paths Forward

Zahra El-BadawiFebruary 18, 2026

Mamdani Releases Balanced FY2027 Budget: Two Clear Paths Forward – Mayor confronts inherited fiscal crisis with progressive revenue proposal

Mayor Mamdani Releases Balanced FY 2027 Budget
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Mayor Mamdani Releases Balanced FY 2027 Budget

Signe WilkinsonFebruary 18, 2026

Mayor Mamdani Releases Balanced FY 2027 Budget – Two clear paths emerge from major fiscal challenge

New York’s Millionaires Tax Campaign Gains Momentum
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New York’s Millionaires Tax Campaign Gains Momentum

Allison SilvermanFebruary 18, 2026

New York’s Millionaires Tax Campaign Gains Momentum – Advocacy groups push for revenue sources

Hochul, Mamdani at Impasse Over Tax Revenue Solutions
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Hochul, Mamdani at Impasse Over Tax Revenue Solutions

Helene Voigt JournalistFebruary 18, 2026

Hochul, Mamdani at Impasse Over Tax Revenue Solutions – Governor resists mayor’s millionaire tax proposal

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