Mamdani at 80 Days: A Governing Record Full of Ambition and Open Questions
Mamdani at 80 Days: A Governing Record Full of Ambition and Open Questions – From free childcare to public safety reform, the first 80 days reveal both progress and gaps
Author: Akash Banerjee
NYCFC Rides Momentum Into Home Stretch Against Colorado Rapids
NYCFC Rides Momentum Into Home Stretch Against Colorado Rapids – Boys in Blue sit atop the Eastern Conference with three straight home games ahead, but injuries cloud the path forward
Lululemon Retail Theft in NYC: What the Trend Reveals About City Policy
Lululemon Retail Theft in NYC: What the Trend Reveals About City Policy – A spike in organized retail crime at premium stores is testing the limits of existing enforcement strategies
NYC Council Pushes SAFER Homes Act to Fix Broken Foreclosure Program
NYC Council Pushes SAFER Homes Act to Fix Broken Foreclosure Program – A 34-member majority backs legislation to take distressed buildings from neglectful landlords
East Village Conversion: Another Former Commercial Building Becomes Housing
East Village Conversion: Another Former Commercial Building Becomes Housing – City approval of a residential conversion at 121 East 7th Street adds density to a changing neighborhood
Penn Station Horror: Homeless Man Set on Fire
Penn Station Horror: Homeless Man Set on Fire – A man was set on fire outside one of the busiest transit hubs in America in what authorities described as a potentially targeted attack
What Zohran Mamdani Teaches Us About Academic Publishing — and Vice Versa
What Zohran Mamdani Teaches Us About Academic Publishing — and Vice Versa – Times Higher Education asks what a socialist mayor’s battle with institutional power can tell us about transforming entrenched systems
New York’s Immigrant Communities Cheer Free 2-K Child Care Announcement
New York’s Immigrant Communities Cheer Free 2-K Child Care Announcement – Four neighborhoods with deep roots in communities of color are first to benefit from Mamdani-Hochul plan
Mamdani Returns to NYC to Face Questions on Trump, Columbia Student, and Snowballs
Mamdani Returns to NYC to Face Questions on Trump, Columbia Student, and Snowballs – The mayor’s first post-Washington press conference was always going to be a gauntlet
Phasing Out Emergency Shelters: Mamdani Directs Plan to Normalize Migrant Shelter System
Phasing Out Emergency Shelters: Mamdani Directs Plan to Normalize Migrant Shelter System – Mayor orders compliance with shelter standards for migrants still housed under emergency provisions
New Year’s Eve 2026: Street Closures, Prohibited Items, and Critical Safety Information for Times Square Attendees
New Year’s Eve 2026: Street Closures, Prohibited Items, and Critical Safety Information for Times Square Attendees – Comprehensive guide to regulations, restrictions, and logistics for safe participation in historic celebration
CUNY School of Journalism Affirms Support For Mamdani’s Media Restructuring
CUNY School of Journalism Affirms Support For Mamdani’s Media Restructuring – Center for Community Media endorses ethnic media office integration
Mamdani’s Global Scrutiny: Diaspora Politics and International Media Attention
Mamdani’s Global Scrutiny: Diaspora Politics and International Media Attention – From Israeli media to global business outlets, Mamdani’s mayoralty is drawing international attention that reflects New York’s global political footprint.
State Lawmakers Debate Fair Share Act in Budget Session Pressure
State Lawmakers Debate Fair Share Act in Budget Session Pressure – Bill would authorize New York City wealth tax on high earners
The Antisemitism Crisis: How Mamdani’s Vetting Process Failed
The Antisemitism Crisis: How Mamdani’s Vetting Process Failed – An aide’s old antisemitic tweets force mayor-elect to revamp hiring procedures before taking office
Mamdani Pledges Aggressive Action Against Islamophobia and Anti-Palestinian Racism
Mamdani Pledges Aggressive Action Against Islamophobia and Anti-Palestinian Racism – Mayor-elect vows comprehensive civil rights enforcement addressing discrimination against Muslim New Yorkers and Palestinians
Mamdani Transition Team Grapples with Vetting Failures as Antisemitism Concerns Persist
Mamdani Transition Team Grapples with Vetting Failures as Antisemitism Concerns Persist – ADL Report Documents 20 Percent of Appointees With Antisemitic, Anti-Israel Connections Amid Controversy
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
Brad Lander’s Congressional Support from Progressives and Its Implications for Left Unity
Brad Lander’s Congressional Support from Progressives and Its Implications for Left Unity – How progressive backing for Brad Lander’s congressional campaign intersects with broader movement goals and what it means for coalition governance in NYC
Mamdani Invokes Fiscal Necessity for Budget Decisions
Mamdani Invokes Fiscal Necessity for Budget Decisions – Mayor emphasizes inherited fiscal crisis
Mamdani Administration: Final Priorities and First 100 Days Agenda
Mamdani Administration: Final Priorities and First 100 Days Agenda – Transition planning reveals immediate governance focus areas and implementation timeline
Mamdani Budget Prioritizes Class Size Compliance and Summer Programming
Mamdani Budget Prioritizes Class Size Compliance and Summer Programming – Education receives $543 million for mandate fulfillment
NYC Community Center Funding Boosts Local Projects
NYC Community Center Funding Boosts Local Projects – City announces funding for eight community centers, supporting social programs, youth activities, and neighborhood development
Musk Weighs In on Bonsignore Dispute With Public Warning Against Unqualified Leadership
Musk Weighs In on Bonsignore Dispute With Public Warning Against Unqualified Leadership – Billionaire Uses Platform to Challenge FDNY Chief Selection While Mamdani Defends EMS Expertise