Mamdani and Business Leaders Find Common Ground — Sort Of
Mamdani and Business Leaders Find Common Ground — Sort Of – Despite sharp policy differences, frequent dialogue between City Hall and the business community continues
Category: Governance & Power
Mamdani Skips the DNC Bid: What It Reveals About a Mayor Outside the Party Machine
Mamdani Skips the DNC Bid: What It Reveals About a Mayor Outside the Party Machine – For the first time in half a century, NYC’s new mayor shows no interest in hosting a national convention
Mamdani Skips the DNC Bid: What It Means for NYC and the Democratic Party
Mamdani Skips the DNC Bid: What It Means for NYC and the Democratic Party – For the first time in half a century, New York City’s new mayor has no interest in hosting a national convention
Who Runs Mamdani’s New York? A Guide to the Administration’s Key Players
Who Runs Mamdani’s New York? A Guide to the Administration’s Key Players – From First Deputy Mayor to department commissioners, a new power structure takes shape at City Hall
NYC Council’s Sanctuary Compliance Review Puts Immigrant Protections Under a Microscope
NYC Council’s Sanctuary Compliance Review Puts Immigrant Protections Under a Microscope – As the Mamdani administration expands sanctuary protections, the City Council is setting up its own oversight structure
Who Is in Mamdani’s Cabinet? The Full Guide to NYC’s New Government
Who Is in Mamdani’s Cabinet? The Full Guide to NYC’s New Government – A comprehensive guide to every key appointment in the Mamdani administration and what each commissioner signals about the mayor’s priorities
Who Runs New York City? A Guide to the Mamdani Administration
Who Runs New York City? A Guide to the Mamdani Administration – From a DOT commissioner who loves bike lanes to a Corporation Counsel who once represented the homeless, here is who is actually in charge
Mamdani and Trump’s Secret Oval Office Meeting: What Was Really Said
Mamdani and Trump’s Secret Oval Office Meeting: What Was Really Said – The unannounced D.C. trip produced a housing pitch, an ICE intervention, and questions about transparency
Mamdani and Hochul Respond to Iran Strikes With Diverging Priorities
Mamdani and Hochul Respond to Iran Strikes With Diverging Priorities – State and city leaders agree on safety but split on the war’s legitimacy
City Council Calls Hearing on Mamdani Administration’s Blizzard Response
City Council Calls Hearing on Mamdani Administration’s Blizzard Response – The historic 2026 snowstorm raises questions about accessibility and coordination
Meet Mamdani’s Team: A Government Built for a New Era
Meet Mamdani’s Team: A Government Built for a New Era – The full roster of deputies, commissioners, and czars running New York City
Mamdani Kept Trump Visit Secret. Was That the Right Call?
Mamdani Kept Trump Visit Secret. Was That the Right Call? – The political calculation behind a quiet White House trip
Official White House: Mamdani Meets Trump to Advance Federal Housing Investment
Official White House: Mamdani Meets Trump to Advance Federal Housing Investment – The NYC Mayor’s Office release confirms $21B Sunnyside pitch, 12,000 homes, and 30,000 union jobs
Mamdani Brings a Mock Newspaper to Trump — and the Photo Heard Round the City
Mamdani Brings a Mock Newspaper to Trump — and the Photo Heard Round the City – The tabloid front page gambit reveals a mayor who understands the president’s media psychology
NYC Council to Hold Hearing on Mamdani’s Blizzard Response
NYC Council to Hold Hearing on Mamdani’s Blizzard Response – Staten Island streets unplowed, accessibility failures cited as lawmakers demand answers on snowstorm management
The Photo That Sparked a Thousand Opinions: Mamdani, Trump, and Two Tabloid Covers
The Photo That Sparked a Thousand Opinions: Mamdani, Trump, and Two Tabloid Covers – The Oval Office image of two populists and a mock front page became this week’s most debated photo
Mamdani Used a Mock Newspaper to Pitch Trump — and the Internet Has Thoughts
Mamdani Used a Mock Newspaper to Pitch Trump — and the Internet Has Thoughts – The tabloid prop tactic worked in the room; the reaction outside it is more complicated
City Council Expresses Serious Reservations About Property Tax Plan
City Council Expresses Serious Reservations About Property Tax Plan – Legislative leaders quickly reject mayor’s fallback approach
Working-Class Administration
Mamdani Builds Working-Class Administration Amid Looming Austerity Battle Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced key transition appointments Wednesday, signaling his administration’s intention to prioritize labor solidarity and economic justice while confronting a…
Comprehensive Guide To Mamdani Administration Leadership
Comprehensive Guide To Mamdani Administration Leadership – Dozens of officials appointed reflect blend of de Blasio veterans and progressive outsiders
What Did Mamdani and Trump Actually Talk About? The Unfiltered Account
What Did Mamdani and Trump Actually Talk About? The Unfiltered Account – Inside the room: housing numbers, newspaper props, a student’s freedom, and the question of what comes next
Mayor Fires Back at Billionaire’s Criticism
Mayor Fires Back at Billionaire’s Criticism – Mamdani responds to public challenge from business leader
Mamdani’s Administration
Mamdani’s Administration: A Study in Class Compromise and Progressive Ambition Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s cabinet appointments reveal the tensions inherent in attempting socialist transformation within capitalist governance structures. His selections demonstrate…
Staffing and Vetting Improvements Define Early Mamdani Transition Phase
Staffing and Vetting Improvements Define Early Mamdani Transition Phase – Beyond Da Costa incident, transition team establishes tone for administration culture and standards
Mamdani’s Secret Washington Trip Drew Attention Long Before He Landed
Mamdani’s Secret Washington Trip Drew Attention Long Before He Landed – The unscheduled Oval Office visit sparked questions about transparency — and produced concrete results
Chief Savings Officers Deployed Across City Agencies
Chief Savings Officers Deployed Across City Agencies – Mamdani signs executive order creating position to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
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
Mamdani’s Early Moves Generate Controversy and Mixed Reviews
Mamdani’s Early Moves Generate Controversy and Mixed Reviews – Governance tensions emerge as campaigns transition to administration
Redemption Inside City Hall
Redemption Inside City Hall – Mamdani transition appointment challenges carceral politics and redefines accountability