NYC Half Marathon 2026: Your Complete Race-Day Guide
NYC Half Marathon 2026: Your Complete Race-Day Guide – Route, closures, watch options, and what to expect from the year’s biggest spring running event
Author: Hannah Miller
Queens Democrats Push Back on Sunnyside Yards Deal Made in Washington
Queens Democrats Push Back on Sunnyside Yards Deal Made in Washington – Local leaders say community was bypassed before the Oval Office pitch
Mamdani Honors Weeksville, One of America’s Oldest Free Black Communities
Mamdani Honors Weeksville, One of America’s Oldest Free Black Communities – A $4 million restoration completed two months ahead of schedule in Crown Heights
Commercial Rent Stabilization Is Back on the Table in New York — and Small Business Owners Are Fighting for Their Lives
Commercial Rent Stabilization Is Back on the Table in New York — and Small Business Owners Are Fighting for Their Lives – Lawmakers push a bill to protect small businesses from the same displacement forces gutting residential neighborhoods, arguing commercial gentrification is destroying cultural and economic fabric in communities of color
Mamdani Announces Three Key Cabinet Positions Days Before Inauguration
Mamdani Announces Three Key Cabinet Positions Days Before Inauguration – Former de Blasio officials and progressive activists join new administration
NYC Christmas Trees Bring Holiday Spirit to the City
NYC Christmas Trees Bring Holiday Spirit to the City – Residents and visitors celebrate the festive season with decorated trees across Manhattan and boroughs
Mamdani and Trump: A Podcast, A Paradox, and a Week That Rewrote the Playbook
Mamdani and Trump: A Podcast, A Paradox, and a Week That Rewrote the Playbook – NY1’s political team breaks down what the Oval Office reunion actually means for New York City
Labor Power Rising: Mamdani Delivers Major Contract Victories for City Workers and Service Employees
Labor Power Rising: Mamdani Delivers Major Contract Victories for City Workers and Service Employees – Administration settles multiple public sector union contracts with historic wage gains averaging 13 percent over three years
NYC Transit System Faces Mamdani’s Scrutiny as Bus Ridership Declines
NYC Transit System Faces Mamdani’s Scrutiny as Bus Ridership Declines – Incoming mayor pledges modernization of aging subway and bus fleets amid funding pressures
Jessica Tisch Remains NYPD Commissioner Under Mamdani Administration
Jessica Tisch Remains NYPD Commissioner Under Mamdani Administration – Police leadership continuity maintained despite policy differences between mayor and commissioner
Generational Shift in Urban Politics as Mamdani Victory Signals Frustration With Democratic Establishment
Generational Shift in Urban Politics as Mamdani Victory Signals Frustration With Democratic Establishment – Young Voters, Workers Rally Behind Socialist Mayor-Elect Who Defeated Cuomo and Traditional Party Power Structure
NYC Composting Fines Are Back — and This Time, Mamdani Means It
NYC Composting Fines Are Back — and This Time, Mamdani Means It – After Adams paused enforcement in 2025, the new mayor reinstated fines on day one and is staying the course
January 2026 Brings Broadway Shows, Museum Exhibitions, and Cultural Celebrations to NYC
January 2026 Brings Broadway Shows, Museum Exhibitions, and Cultural Celebrations to NYC – Lincoln Center, Broadway theaters, and museums offer diverse entertainment options as New Yorkers ring in the new year
New York City Housing Crisis
Mamdani and the New York City Housing Crisis: A Deep Policy Analysis The Historic Crisis Confronting New York City New York City stands at a housing crossroads unprecedented in modern…
NYC Coastal Storm Alert: Snow and Ice Expected
NYC Coastal Storm Alert: Snow and Ice Expected – City issues warning ahead of coastal storm bringing snowfall and hazardous conditions
Mayor Announces Bike and Bus Lane Expansion Plans
Mayor Announces Bike and Bus Lane Expansion Plans – New transportation infrastructure benefits underserved neighborhoods
Mamdani’s Vision for Affordability Challenges the Status Quo With Fare-Free Transit and Rent Controls
Mamdani’s Vision for Affordability Challenges the Status Quo With Fare-Free Transit and Rent Controls – Mayor-Elect Proposes Bold Redistribution Policies to Address Housing and Transportation Crises Facing Working New Yorkers
Southeast Queens Homeowners Say No to Property Tax — but Yes to Taxing the Rich
Southeast Queens Homeowners Say No to Property Tax — but Yes to Taxing the Rich – Black senior homeowners in South Ozone Park and Jamaica draw a sharp line: protect our homes, soak the millionaires
Workers Protected Time Off Law Enforcement Begins: Mamdani Administration Cracks Down on Employer Violations
Workers Protected Time Off Law Enforcement Begins: Mamdani Administration Cracks Down on Employer Violations – New compliance checks target businesses denying workers earned leave
Congressional Disclosure Shows Asset Growth in Omar Household Ventures
Congressional Disclosure Shows Asset Growth in Omar Household Ventures – Reported valuations for family business interests reflect market conditions and investment activity