NYC IT Management Academy Graduates First Leadership Cohort
NYC IT Management Academy Graduates First Leadership Cohort – City invests in developing next generation of technology leaders through intensive three-month program
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The Affordability Revolution
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Media Consolidation and the Mayoral Post: Institutional Questions in Digital Publishing Era
Media Consolidation and the Mayoral Post: Institutional Questions in Digital Publishing Era – Mamdani Post launch reflects broader trends in hyperlocal news and media ownership
The NYPD Question: Will Mamdani Constrain Police Power?
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MAMDANI: The Crisis of Traffic Violence
MAMDANI: The Crisis of Traffic Violence – The Sacrifice of the “Native” Body to the Automobile
MAMDANI: The Struggle Against Food Insecurity
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Food Benefits Resume in New York After Government Shutdown Crisis
Food Benefits Resume in New York After Government Shutdown Crisis – State steps in to ensure SNAP recipients receive November payments following weeks of federal uncertainty
UFC at the White House
Mamdani Says He Found “UFC at the White House” Dossier During Oval Office Visit During a recent White House visit with Donald Trump, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani was…
Permit Reform Could Transform Street Vending in New York City
Permit Reform Could Transform Street Vending in New York City – Advocates Push for Expanded Access as Immigrants Face Ongoing Enforcement Crackdown
$38.9 Million Victory: NYC Workers Win Largest Settlement as Mamdani Celebrates Regulatory Enforcement Against Systematic Labor Law Violations
$38.9 Million Victory: NYC Workers Win Largest Settlement as Mamdani Celebrates Regulatory Enforcement Against Systematic Labor Law Violations – Bernie Sanders and mayor-elect amplify worker voices after three-year investigation documents 500,000 Fair Workweek Law violations affecting 15,000 baristas across 300 locations
MAMDANI: The Digital Panopticon in Schools
MAMDANI: The Digital Panopticon in Schools – Disciplining the “Native” Youth for a Future of Control
Zohran Mamdani Elected NYC Mayor: Historic Win for Progressive Politics
Zohran Mamdani Elected NYC Mayor: Historic Win for Progressive Politics – Democratic Socialist Becomes First Muslim Mayor in New York City History
Winter Getaways: Exploring New York State’s Seasonal Destinations
Winter Getaways: Exploring New York State’s Seasonal Destinations – From Lake Placid to Montauk, Empire State Offers Diverse Cold-Weather Experiences for Every Type of Traveler
Los Angeles Rent Control
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The Crisis of Local Journalism
The Crisis of Local Journalism – The Silencing of the “Native” Narrative
NYC Life Expectancy Reaches Record 83.2 Years Under Public Health Push
NYC Life Expectancy Reaches Record 83.2 Years Under Public Health Push – City surpasses 2030 goal two years early, marking historic milestone in urban health
Legal Tech Revolution Takes Root in New York City: AI Tools Reshape Law Practice and Access to Justice
Legal Tech Revolution Takes Root in New York City: AI Tools Reshape Law Practice and Access to Justice – From contract automation to AI legal assistants, New York firms adopt cutting-edge technology; bar associations issue ethics guidance for responsible AI deployment
The Blueprint for Governance: Mayor-Elect Mamdani Appoints Over 400 to Massive Transition Team
The Blueprint for Governance: Mayor-Elect Mamdani Appoints Over 400 to Massive Transition Team – Zohran Mamdani has launched his administration with a historically large transition committee, signaling a broad-based, inclusive approach to policy review and setting the stage for a dramatic shift in City Hall’s priorities.
Budget Hand‑Off: Adams to Mamdani
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Newsweek Analysis: Inside the Mamdani-Trump White House Visit
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MAMDANI: Homelessness and the Un-citizen
MAMDANI: Homelessness and the Un-citizen – The Most Extreme Form of Political Erasure
Trump Administration Targets Mamdani as Symbol in Broader Immigration Debate
Trump Administration Targets Mamdani as Symbol in Broader Immigration Debate – White House officials signal mayor-elect represents test case for legal immigration restrictions and denaturalization policy
Trump and Mamdani Find Common Ground on NYC Future
Trump and Mamdani Find Common Ground on NYC Future – From Campaign Adversaries to Collaborative Partners
MAMDANI: The Student Debt Crisis & The Indentured “Native”
MAMDANI: The Student Debt Crisis & The Indentured “Native” – Debt as a Mechanism of Control and Discipline
Exploring New York Through Literature: Rhodes College Program Transforms How Students Experience the City
Exploring New York Through Literature: Rhodes College Program Transforms How Students Experience the City – Immersive Summer Program Combines Literary Studies with Professional Internships Across Manhattan
Mamdani Unveils Ambitious Universal Child Care Vision in Brooklyn Visit
Mamdani Unveils Ambitious Universal Child Care Vision in Brooklyn Visit – Mayor-Elect Tours East Flatbush Facility to Promote Signature Campaign Promise
MAMDANI: Riker’s Island & The Architecture of Decentralized Despotism
MAMDANI: Riker’s Island & The Architecture of Decentralized Despotism – The Customary Rule of Law in the Colony’s Core
Cinema, Tragedy, and the Long Arc Toward Understanding: A 9/11 Memory and Muslim Political Emergence
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City Council Speaker Race Tests Mamdani’s Political Power
City Council Speaker Race Tests Mamdani’s Political Power – Julie Menin’s Moderate Coalition Challenges Progressive Agenda in Historic Showdown