Drug Boat: Conflicting Official Narratives
What Actually Happened With the Alleged “Drug Boat” A recent claim by Fox host Pete Hegseth suggested that a small vessel destroyed by the Australian Navy was a “drug boat headed for the United…
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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
Youth and Newcomer Voter Support
Youth and Newcomer Voter Support – Mamdani’s appeal to young and newcomer voters in NYC
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
Migrant Shelter Crisis Unwinding: Mamdani Plans to Close Last Emergency Facility by Year’s End
Migrant Shelter Crisis Unwinding: Mamdani Plans to Close Last Emergency Facility by Year’s End – Plan brings system into compliance with shelter law; 1,950 residents to transition to standard DHS facilities
Raise the Age Law Shows Mixed Impact on NYC Youth Crime Statistics
Raise the Age Law Shows Mixed Impact on NYC Youth Crime Statistics – Data reveals declining overall youth crime but concerning uptick in gun-related offenses among minors
Northern Lights Could Grace NYC Skies Tonight as Severe Geomagnetic Storm Approaches
Northern Lights Could Grace NYC Skies Tonight as Severe Geomagnetic Storm Approaches – Rare Aurora Borealis May Be Visible Across Tri-State Area as G4 Solar Storm Impacts Earth
Waterfront Development Plans Advance as New York City Charts Course for Strategic Growth and Climate Resilience
Waterfront Development Plans Advance as New York City Charts Course for Strategic Growth and Climate Resilience – Municipal Leadership Proposes Mixed-Use Development Supporting Housing, Recreation, and Community Access Along City’s 520-Mile Shoreline
Budget Deficit Brings Questions About Mamdani’s Path Forward
Budget Deficit Brings Questions About Mamdani’s Path Forward – Council members and budget analysts debate whether NYC can overcome inherited fiscal crisis.
NYC Congestion Pricing Shows Dramatic Results in Air Quality and Traffic Reduction
NYC Congestion Pricing Shows Dramatic Results in Air Quality and Traffic Reduction – New research confirms Manhattan’s toll system delivered beyond expectations with 22% pollution drop
Family Background of Mamdani
Family Background of Mamdani – How Mahmood Mamdani and Mira Nair shaped Zohran Mamdani’s worldview
The Trump-Mamdani Meeting: Unexpected Détente or Political Theater?
The Trump-Mamdani Meeting: Unexpected Détente or Political Theater? – President and mayor-elect find common ground on affordability despite months of hostile rhetoric and fundamental policy disagreements
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
Politico’s Inside Game: How Mamdani’s White House Visit Was Built and Why It Matters
Politico’s Inside Game: How Mamdani’s White House Visit Was Built and Why It Matters – The political mechanics of a mayor’s Washington trip, from housing strategy to immigration advocacy
‘Puebla York’: How New York City Became an Unlikely Powerhouse for Regional Mexican Music
‘Puebla York’: How New York City Became an Unlikely Powerhouse for Regional Mexican Music – A thriving scene built by Mexican immigrants, particularly from Puebla, is reshaping the city’s cultural and commercial soundscape
Forest Restoration Grants to NYC Parks Strengthen Urban Ecology
Forest Restoration Grants to NYC Parks Strengthen Urban Ecology – New funding initiative supports tree planting, habitat restoration, and community engagement in city parks
Trump and Mayor-Elect Mamdani Find Common Ground in Historic White House Meeting
Trump and Mayor-Elect Mamdani Find Common Ground in Historic White House Meeting – After months of heated rhetoric, President and NYC’s incoming mayor focus on affordability and shared goals for New York
Pulitzer Finalist Cornelius Eady to Read Inaugural Poem at Mamdani Ceremony
Pulitzer Finalist Cornelius Eady to Read Inaugural Poem at Mamdani Ceremony – Acclaimed poet delivers “Proof” honoring working people and democratic vision
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
Dean Fuleihan: The Experienced Hand Steadying Young Mayor
Dean Fuleihan: The Experienced Hand Steadying Young Mayor – First deputy mayor brings de Blasio era expertise to Mamdani administration
NYC Congestion Pricing Shows Environmental Gains
NYC Congestion Pricing Shows Environmental Gains – Study reveals measurable reductions in air pollution and improved urban livability following policy implementation
From Adversaries to Allies: Mamdani’s White House Strategy Secures Federal Funding for New York City
From Adversaries to Allies: Mamdani’s White House Strategy Secures Federal Funding for New York City – The newly elected mayor proves his political mettle by navigating a fraught relationship with President Trump to protect billions in city resources
Mayor Mamdani Builds Alliance with Catholic Church While Strengthening Progressive Governance
Mayor Mamdani Builds Alliance with Catholic Church While Strengthening Progressive Governance – Faith community engagement despite ideological differences shows pragmatic leadership approach
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
HIV Cases Rise in NYC as Federal Prevention Funding Faces Elimination
HIV Cases Rise in NYC as Federal Prevention Funding Faces Elimination – City Reports Fourth Consecutive Year of Increasing Diagnoses While Trump Administration Proposes $755 Million in National HIV Program Cuts
Frostbite in Minutes: The Extreme Cold Crisis and Emergency Services Response
Frostbite in Minutes: The Extreme Cold Crisis and Emergency Services Response – Extreme winter cold brings life-threatening temperatures and challenges to city’s emergency response system
Mamdani’s Global Vision: How New York’s New Mayor Connects Domestic Justice to International Policy
Mamdani’s Global Vision: How New York’s New Mayor Connects Domestic Justice to International Policy – Economic framework spanning from Queens to Africa shows depth of progressive approach
Public Safety and Policing Present Early Governance Test for Mamdani Administration
Public Safety and Policing Present Early Governance Test for Mamdani Administration – Mayor-elect faces political pressure to balance progressive criminal justice reform with public safety demands
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Arrives in Manhattan for Holiday Season
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Arrives in Manhattan for Holiday Season – 75-Foot Norway Spruce from Upstate New York Begins Holiday Tradition