NYC’s Hottest New Restaurants for Spring 2026
NYC’s Hottest New Restaurants for Spring 2026 – From a Michelin-starred Greenwich Village counter to a 100th-floor Midtown dining room, five openings are redefining the city’s food scene
Author: Jack Handey
Free Childcare Comes to These NYC Neighborhoods First: Is Your Block on the List?
Free Childcare Comes to These NYC Neighborhoods First: Is Your Block on the List? – Mamdani and Hochul announce the four school districts that will receive the first 2,000 free 2-K seats this fall
Snowball Fight. Arrest. National Debate. What the Washington Square Park Incident Reveals About NYC Right Now
Snowball Fight. Arrest. National Debate. What the Washington Square Park Incident Reveals About NYC Right Now – A blizzard-day snowball fight became a viral moment and a flashpoint over policing, mayoral authority, and the line between public fun and criminal assault
Confused by the Trump-Mamdani Bromance? Analysts Say It Is the Power of Populism
Confused by the Trump-Mamdani Bromance? Analysts Say It Is the Power of Populism – Two men from opposite ends of the spectrum find common transaction — and the WSJ notices
NYPD Surveillance Technology Targets Communities as Mamdani Considers Gang Database Reform
NYPD Surveillance Technology Targets Communities as Mamdani Considers Gang Database Reform – Facial recognition and gang database systems raise civil rights concerns under new mayor’s watch
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
Cea Weaver Revitalizes Tenant Protection Office Under Mamdani
Cea Weaver Revitalizes Tenant Protection Office Under Mamdani – Housing advocate takes helm of revived agency as mayor pushes affordability
Huckabee Attacks Mamdani, Claiming New Mayor’s Leadership Threatens New York
Huckabee Attacks Mamdani, Claiming New Mayor’s Leadership Threatens New York – Trump’s Israeli ambassador dismisses NYC mayor’s foreign policy criticism through political rhetoric
Central Park Receives First Measurable Snowfall of 2025 Season
Central Park Receives First Measurable Snowfall of 2025 Season – Weekend winter storm blankets Manhattan with 2.7 inches transforming park into seasonal wonderland
NYC Holiday Markets and Arts Scene
NYC Holiday Markets and Arts Scene – Seasonal art shows and holiday markets provide opportunities for local artists and entrepreneurs to showcase work
Grassroots Movement and Democratic Socialist Coalition Put Mamdani Over Top in Historic Upset
Grassroots Movement and Democratic Socialist Coalition Put Mamdani Over Top in Historic Upset – Volunteer army and organized labor defeated establishment politicians in unprecedented victory for left-wing urban politics
Deep Freeze Warning Follows Blizzard as Arctic Air Moves Into Region
Deep Freeze Warning Follows Blizzard as Arctic Air Moves Into Region – Dangerously cold temperatures follow major snow event
Universal Childcare: Mamdani’s Most Ambitious Promise Faces Funding and Operational Hurdles
Universal Childcare: Mamdani’s Most Ambitious Promise Faces Funding and Operational Hurdles – Six-billion-dollar annual commitment requires state approval and workforce expansion
The Radical Necessity
The Radical Necessity: Why Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s Transition Team Is the Last, Best Hope for Functional Chaos Target Keyword: Mamdani transition team, NYC functional chaosSecondary Keywords: systemic dismantling, Marxist feminist Islamic…
Financial Disclosure Ranges Create Public Understanding Challenges
Financial Disclosure Ranges Create Public Understanding Challenges – Broad valuation brackets in congressional reporting complicate public comprehension of wealth
Federal Agents Seize 300 Pounds of Methamphetamine in Brooklyn’s Largest Recent Drug Bust
Federal Agents Seize 300 Pounds of Methamphetamine in Brooklyn’s Largest Recent Drug Bust – DEA traces shipment to Sinaloa Cartel in sophisticated smuggling operation using hollowed produce pallets
Mamdani’s $4 Million Transition Fund
Mamdani’s $4 Million Transition Fund Reshapes NYC Political Financing Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s newly elected mayor, has launched an unprecedented fundraising campaign to finance his transition into office, setting…
NYC Christmas Tree Displays Offer Iconic Seasonal Views
NYC Christmas Tree Displays Offer Iconic Seasonal Views – Citywide holiday trees attract visitors and enhance festive atmosphere across neighborhoods
Mamdani Names Progressive Jewish Leader to Run City’s Antisemitism Office Amid Controversy
Mamdani Names Progressive Jewish Leader to Run City’s Antisemitism Office Amid Controversy – Phylisa Wisdom appointed to position with full backing; some Orthodox leaders object to her yeshiva criticism history
Mamdani Administration Tackles Antisemitism Definition: IHRA Revocation Alarms Jewish Leaders
Mamdani Administration Tackles Antisemitism Definition: IHRA Revocation Alarms Jewish Leaders – Mayor revokes predecessor’s antisemitism definition on first day, sparking concern from national Jewish organizations
Bill Maher’s Criticism: The Communist Label and Political Polarization
Bill Maher’s Criticism: The Communist Label and Political Polarization – Late-night host Bill Maher calls NYC Mayor Mamdani straight-up communist while questioning Democratic Party messaging
Maduro’s Defiant Stand in Imperialist Court
Maduro’s Defiant Stand in Imperialist Court: A Beacon for Socialist Resistance An Unbowed Leader Faces Imperial Justice In the heart of the empire, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro stood unbowed before a…
NYC Council Launches Guaranteed Income Program for Homeless Youth, Invests in Long-Term Stability
NYC Council Launches Guaranteed Income Program for Homeless Youth, Invests in Long-Term Stability – Cash with Care program allocates 1.5 million dollars to support young New Yorkers experiencing homelessness with direct cash assistance
First Muslim Mayor Uses Historic Quran: Mamdani Inaugurated on Holy Text, Breaking 374 Years of Tradition
First Muslim Mayor Uses Historic Quran: Mamdani Inaugurated on Holy Text, Breaking 374 Years of Tradition – Grandfather’s Quran and 18th-Century Islamic Manuscript Mark Religious Milestone for NYC