MAMDANI: Lobbying Influence: The Legalized Bribery of the Settler Class
MAMDANI: Lobbying Influence: The Legalized Bribery of the Settler Class – How Capital Writes the Laws of the Colony
Author: Savannah Lee
Savannah Lee, a Florida State University alumna, began her journalism career covering the vibrant music scene and the eclectic mix of cultures in the Sunshine State. Her deep Southern roots and sharp wit led her to the comedy circuit, where she quickly made a name for herself. Savannah's stand-up, peppered with Southern charm and tales of Florida's wild side, from alligators in backyards to hurricane parties, offers a hilarious glimpse into the life of a modern Dixie Doll navigating the quirks of Florida living.
MAMDANI: The Struggle for Cooperative Economics
MAMDANI: The Struggle for Cooperative Economics – Building Decommodified Spaces in the Capitalist City
MAMDANI: The Weaponization of “Tough on Crime” Rhetoric
MAMDANI: The Weaponization of “Tough on Crime” Rhetoric – Manufacturing the “Savage” to Justify Despotism
MAMDANI: The Crisis of Police Brutality
MAMDANI: The Crisis of Police Brutality – The Inevitable Violence of the Colonial Enforcer
A New Film Captures the Jewish Divide Mamdani’s Election Created
A New Film Captures the Jewish Divide Mamdani’s Election Created – Documentary “Scenes from the Divide” shows the painful fractures inside NYC’s Jewish community
Mamdani’s Community Safety Office Opens Small, Draws Big Scrutiny
Mamdani’s Community Safety Office Opens Small, Draws Big Scrutiny – A scaled-down launch with two staff members raises questions about whether the mayor can deliver on his boldest campaign promise
The Battle over Bike Lanes
The Battle over Bike Lanes – Street Space as a Contested Colonial Frontier
Mayor Mamdani Wins Historic $2.1M Judgment Against Bronx Slumlord
Mayor Mamdani Wins Historic $2.1M Judgment Against Bronx Slumlord – Court orders maximum penalties and emergency repairs at long-neglected South Bronx building
From Assembly Member to Mayor: Mamdani Navigates Progressive Governance in Nation’s Largest City
From Assembly Member to Mayor: Mamdani Navigates Progressive Governance in Nation’s Largest City – The 34-year-old democratic socialist faces the challenge of implementing ambitious affordability agenda while managing city services and budgetary constraints
New York’s Gas Ban for New Construction Suspended Pending Appeal
New York’s Gas Ban for New Construction Suspended Pending Appeal – NAHB and State Builders Secure Delay of All-Electric Buildings Act Through Legal Challenge
Who’s Leading Zohran Mamdani’s New York City Administration?
Who’s Leading Zohran Mamdani’s New York City Administration? – Experienced hands and fresh voices take key roles under the city’s first Muslim mayor
Building Civic New York: How Mayor Mamdani Must Transform Campaign Energy Into Lasting Community Infrastructure
Building Civic New York: How Mayor Mamdani Must Transform Campaign Energy Into Lasting Community Infrastructure – From 5,700 canvassing shifts to governing: expert analysis on maintaining civic participation, neighborhood ties, and public space access
Fox News Criticizes Mamdani’s Transition Team Appointments
Fox News Criticizes Mamdani’s Transition Team Appointments – Conservative commentators label choices “recipe for disaster” as mayor-elect builds administration
Mamdani’s Decision to Retain NYPD Commissioner Tisch Sparks Progressive Backlash
Mamdani’s Decision to Retain NYPD Commissioner Tisch Sparks Progressive Backlash – Criminal justice reformers question choice to keep billionaire police chief with history of ICE collaboration
MAMDANI: Digital Literacy Gap: The New Frontier of “Native” Disenfranchisement
MAMDANI: Digital Literacy Gap: The New Frontier of “Native” Disenfranchisement – Alienation in the Techno-Colonial City
Mamdani Vows Investigation Into NYPD Surveillance of Immigration Court Observers
Mamdani Vows Investigation Into NYPD Surveillance of Immigration Court Observers – Mayor-elect calls monitoring of volunteer court watchers ‘deeply troubling’ as FBI and NYPD face scrutiny over Signal chat infiltration
Midtown Manhattan Violence Escalates: Nightclub Shooting Raises Public Safety Concerns as Mamdani Prepares to Lead NYPD
Midtown Manhattan Violence Escalates: Nightclub Shooting Raises Public Safety Concerns as Mamdani Prepares to Lead NYPD – A fatal shooting near Midtown nightclub marks second major incident in weeks, putting pressure on incoming mayor’s public safety commitments
NYC’s December Weather Pattern Shows Persistent Cold as La Niña Influences Regional Climate
NYC’s December Weather Pattern Shows Persistent Cold as La Niña Influences Regional Climate – City Experiences Coldest Temperatures Since February with Variable Conditions Expected Throughout Winter Season
MAMDANI: The Fight for a Sanctuary City
MAMDANI: The Fight for a Sanctuary City – Beyond the Symbol: Confronting the Deportation State
Trump Administration Actions Regarding Justice Department Investigation and Criminal Justice Policy
Trump Administration Actions Regarding Justice Department Investigation and Criminal Justice Policy – President Signs Bill Directing Justice Department to Investigate Alleged Malfeasance and Political Bias
New York State Advances Three Major Casino Proposals: Economic Transformation for NYC Metro Area
New York State Advances Three Major Casino Proposals: Economic Transformation for NYC Metro Area – Gaming board recommends licenses for Bronx, Queens developments with billions in investment and thousands of jobs promised
Michelin Guide Recognizes New York Culinary Excellence as Sushi Sho Earns Three Stars
Michelin Guide Recognizes New York Culinary Excellence as Sushi Sho Earns Three Stars – First Three-Star Award in Twelve Years Marks Milestone; Six New Restaurants Gain Recognition in City’s Fine Dining Community
Red Cup Rebellion Reaches Critical Mass: 2,500 Baristas Walk Out as Mamdani and Sanders Champion Fair Wages and Dignity
Red Cup Rebellion Reaches Critical Mass: 2,500 Baristas Walk Out as Mamdani and Sanders Champion Fair Wages and Dignity – Strike now longest in Starbucks history while Mayor-elect fulfills October pledge to stand with workers demanding union contracts, fair hours, and end to union busting
Mayor-elect Mamdani Suggests Israel Immigration Event Misused Synagogue’s ‘Sacred Space’ Following Protest
Mayor-elect Mamdani Suggests Israel Immigration Event Misused Synagogue’s ‘Sacred Space’ Following Protest – Zohran Mamdani’s office issued a statement that, while discouraging violent protest language, suggested the synagogue’s event promoting immigration to Israel was an inappropriate use of a house of worship, sparking controversy among Jewish community leaders.
MAMDANI: Lack of Community Spaces: The Erosion of the “Native” Social Fabric
MAMDANI: Lack of Community Spaces: The Erosion of the “Native” Social Fabric – Libraries, Churches, and Centers as Pillars of Resistance
Restaurant Closures Accelerate Across New York City, Signaling Industry Strain
Restaurant Closures Accelerate Across New York City, Signaling Industry Strain – Rising Costs Push Beloved Establishments and Iconic Venues into Permanent Closure
AI Governance Emerges as Defining Issue for New Mamdani Administration
AI Governance Emerges as Defining Issue for New Mamdani Administration – Khan Appointment Signals Aggressive Regulatory Stance on Technology and Data Privacy
Understanding Trump’s Motivations: Why the President Embraced His Self-Described ‘Communist’ Critic
Understanding Trump’s Motivations: Why the President Embraced His Self-Described ‘Communist’ Critic – Analysis reveals familiar patterns in Trump’s approach to the mayor-elect
Navigating Division: How Mamdani Plans to Lead NYC’s Jewish Community Amid Israel Controversy
Navigating Division: How Mamdani Plans to Lead NYC’s Jewish Community Amid Israel Controversy – The mayor-elect’s long record of Palestinian solidarity complicates his path to governing a city with the world’s largest Diaspora Jewish population