NYC Council Proposes $30 Minimum Wage by 2030: What Workers and Employers Need to Know – The sweeping proposal would raise wages in phases, eliminate the tipped wage credit, and impose strict new enforcement mechanisms on private employers
Albany Budget Battle: The Fight Over New York’s Fiscal Future – As the state legislative session heats up, housing, wages, and taxes headline a contentious spring budget process
New York Building Trades Get a Mental Health Lifeline – A Cornell and union-backed peer support network brings help directly to workers on the job site
Mayor Mamdani Addresses NYPD Graduation: A Show of Unity After a Week of Chaos – First Muslim mayor praises officers at graduation ceremony days after Gracie Mansion bomb scare
NYC’s Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown: Tradition and Community Pride – The annual parade returns to Manhattan’s Chinatown, celebrating the New Year with dragon dances, firecrackers and community
Energy Bills Climb as New Yorkers Struggle Through a Cold Winter – High gas and electric costs have squeezed budgets across the boroughs — and relief may be years away
Con Edison and National Grid Bills Are Soaring — Here’s Why New Yorkers Are Paying So Much – A brutal winter, rate hikes, and aging fossil fuel infrastructure are driving utility bills to alarming levels
Mamdani Slams Iran’s Regime as Brutal While Opposing U.S. Military Strikes – Mayor walks a nuanced line between condemning Tehran and warning against regime change
NY Post First: Mamdani Was Already on His Way to DC When News Broke – The mayor’s Washington trip was off the public schedule — but the tabloid got there first
Da Costa Resignation Highlights Vetting Failures Amid Antisemitism Revelations – Director of Appointments Post Terminated After Classic Antisemitic Social Media Posts Surface From Decade-Old Tweets
What Did Mamdani and Trump Actually Talk About? The Unfiltered Account – Inside the room: housing numbers, newspaper props, a student’s freedom, and the question of what comes next
Seven Billion Dollar Gap Tests Mamdani’s Early Leadership – NYC inherits massive deficit left by predecessor, faces tough choices ahead
Mamdani Pushes Albany Toward a Wealth Tax While Playing Nice at the State Capitol – A childcare coalition and a property tax threat give the mayor unusual leverage in Albany
Mysonne Linen’s Appointment Signals Criminal Justice Expertise and Lived Experience Leadership – Mamdani taps activist with incarceration history for transition team role, reflecting emerging model of centering justice-impacted voices
Sherif Soliman Brings De Blasio-Era Budget Experience to OMB – Budget director shapes fiscal strategy amid revenue battles with Albany
Tascha Van Auken Brings Campaign Mobilization into City Hall – Organizer takes Office of Mass Engagement to drive participatory governance
Mamdani’s Radical Affordability Agenda Faces Immediate Budget Pressure and Legislative Hurdles – New mayor’s ambitious spending proposals require state approval and tax increases facing political opposition
What the NYC Council Just Did The New York City Council advanced a package of controversial housing and short-term rental bills including revisions to the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA) and…
Leadership Transition: NYC’s Tech Chief Matt Fraser Steps Down as Mamdani Takes Office – Long-serving CTO departs after Adams administration as new mayor’s technology priorities remain undefined
Black Things to Do in NYC This Christmas – Explore culturally rich and festive holiday activities for Black communities in New York City
Things to Do in New York City Dec 13-14: A Holiday Weekend Guide – Explore NYC’s cultural and festive offerings this weekend, from shows to holiday markets to community events
Mamdani and AOC Urge Families to Apply for Free 3-K and Pre-K Before Deadline – With a Friday cutoff looming, the mayor and congresswoman released a Spanish-language video to reach immigrant families
Interfaith Breakfast Unites Communities Around Mamdani’s Vision for Shared Values – Mayor Hosts 2026 Interfaith Gathering Emphasizing Common Ground and Collective Progress
Historic Inauguration Marks Start of New Era as Zohran Mamdani Takes NYC Helm – Muslim immigrant, 34, becomes youngest mayor in generation with ambitious affordability agenda
Feminist Critique of Rapaport’s Opposition – Masculinity, Celebrity, and Political Power – Does media personality’s attacks reflect insecurity about male power threatened by socialist leadership
