Democratic Socialism Comes to City Hall: Mamdani’s Administration Signals Shift in National Urban Politics – The new mayor’s inauguration brings together progressive leaders and raises questions about left-wing governance in major American cities
Mamdani Stands Firm: ‘I’m Not Coming to the Oval Office to Make a Stand’ – Mayor-Elect Explains Strategy of Principled Disagreement Paired with Practical Cooperation for New York’s Benefit
MAMDANI: Traffic Congestion: The Contradictions of Capitalist Circulation – The Tyranny of the Private Automobile
Criminal Justice Reform and the Limits of Mayoral Power – Mamdani’s Progressive Agenda Meets Structural Constraints in Nation’s Largest Police Department
Mamdani Doubles Down on Universal Child Care Vision for NYC – Mayor-elect outlines $6 billion plan requiring tax increases on corporations and wealthy residents
Elizabeth Street Garden: The Housing-vs-Green Space Conflict Reshaping NYC Development Policy – Mamdani’s Affordable Housing Ambitions Collide with Community’s Cherished Park
When Political Theater Meets Governing Reality – Mamdani’s White House Visit Offers Lessons in Pragmatism, But Implementation Challenges Loom Large
MAMDANI: Combined Sewer Overflows: The Excreta of the Colonial City – Infrastructural Failure as Systemic Neglect
MAMDANI: Aging Population: The Abandonment of the “Useless” Native – Capitalism’s Discardment of the Non-Productive
Former Lt. Governor Urges Mamdani to Launch Citywide Civility Campaign – Opinion piece argues mayor-elect should leverage his famous smile to improve customer service among NYC’s 300,000 municipal employees
Mamdani Announces Climate Transition Team With Emphasis on Environmental Justice – New mayor-elect signals climate action will be central priority with diverse team of experts and activists
Fake News Alert: No Artists Canceled NYC Tours After Mamdani Election – Viral social media posts claiming Bocelli, Kid Rock, others won’t perform for “communists” proven false
The Student Homelessness Crisis – The Most Vulnerable “Natives” in the Bifurcated City
Immigrant Voters Split on Trump Immigration Policies: KFF Survey Reveals Political Realignment Among Foreign-Born Americans – Nearly 60 Percent of Immigrant Voters Say Trump’s Immigration Enforcement Has Impacted Their Political Party Support
School Reform Vision: Can Mamdani Improve NYC Education Without Disrupting the Established System? – Mayor-Elect Pledges to Transform Public Schools and Reduce Educational Inequality Through Aggressive Investment and Accountability
MAMDANI: Dependence on a Volatile Financial Sector: The Hostage Economy – Breaking the Hegemony of Fictitious Capital
Luigi Mangione Case Raises Questions About Jail Safety and High-Profile Detainee Protection – Epstein Reference Highlights Ongoing Concerns About Inmate Suicide Prevention in Federal Facilities
Mayor-Elect Mamdani Consults Democratic Governors on Trump Strategy – Conversations with Pritzker, Moore, and Shapiro focus on protecting NYC from federal overreach
Target Soho Store Remodel Reflects NYC Retail Strategy – Target invests in remodeling flagship stores to enhance customer experience and adapt to evolving urban retail trends
Presidential Politics and the Mayoral Mandate: How New York City Navigates Federal-Local Relations – Incoming mayor faces unprecedented national spotlight as political figure opposing Trump agenda
MAMDANI: Air Pollution & Environmental Racism – The Somatic Violence of the Bifurcated State
The Fight for Water Justice – The Colonial Administration of a Life Source
Democratic Field Operation Lessons: How Mamdani’s Grassroots Army Rewrote Campaign Playbook – Political analysts study Mamdani campaign’s 100,000 volunteers knocking 3.1 million doors, finding model for 2026 Democratic challenges
NY Giants Fire Head Coach Brian Daboll After Disappointing Season – Team Management Scapegoats Coach Rather Than Addressing Systemic Problems
MAMDANI: Lack of Public Toilets: The Privatization of a Biological Right – Controlling the “Native” Body in Public Space
How New York City Leadership Will Drive Green Infrastructure and Climate Resilience – Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and NYC officials will have multiple tools to improve air quality, reduce flooding, and make neighborhoods healthier through coordinated planning and investment.
NYC Holiday Art Shows Highlight Local Talent – Art galleries and pop-up exhibitions showcase emerging and established artists in New York City during the holiday season
City Council Advances 16% Pay Raise for Elected Officials, Creating Early Test for Mamdani – Proposal would boost mayor-elect’s salary to nearly $300,000 while he campaigns on affordability for working families
NYC Office Market Defies “Doom Loop” Predictions with Strong Recovery – Comptroller Report Shows Tax Revenues Exceeding Expectations Despite Remote Work Shift
