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NYC’s 127 Billion Dollar Budget Crisis: Can Tax Fairness Fix What Mismanagement Broke?
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NYC’s 127 Billion Dollar Budget Crisis: Can Tax Fairness Fix What Mismanagement Broke?

Jasmine Carter February 20, 2026

Mamdani inherits Adams fiscal disaster; wealthy must contribute to save services When Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office in January 2026, he inherited a fiscal nightmare: a 12 billion dollar budget shortfall created by years of systematic mismanagement under former Mayor Eric Adams. By February, Mamdani unveiled a 127 billion dollar preliminary budget that lays bare the scale of the crisis. The question now dominating City Hall is who will pay to fix it. Mamdani argues the answer is clear: the wealthiest New Yorkers and most profitable corporations. His administration proposes a 2 percent income tax increase on individuals earning over one million dollars annually and a corporate tax hike. These measures, Mamdani says, would resolve nearly half the five point four billion dollar remaining gap. Yet the proposal faces fierce opposition from Governor Kathy Hochul, who controls state tax policy, and from property owners who fear the alternative: a 9.5…

Migrant Shelter Crisis Unwinding: Mamdani Plans to Close Last Emergency Facility by Year’s End
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Migrant Shelter Crisis Unwinding: Mamdani Plans to Close Last Emergency Facility by Year’s End

Helene Voigt Journalist February 20, 2026

Plan brings system into compliance with shelter law; 1,950 residents to transition to standard DHS facilities Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration released a comprehensive plan February 20 to close the city's last remaining emergency migrant shelter by the end of calendar year 2026. The closure completes unwinding of the crisis-era shelter system established by former Mayor Eric Adams during the 2022 surge of asylum seekers crossing the southern border. The facility, a Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center (HERRC) in the Bronx's Mott Haven neighborhood, currently houses about 1,950 single adults in temporary accommodations. Under the Mamdani plan, residents will transition into standard Department of Homeless Services facilities that comply with city shelter laws requiring cooking facilities, capacity limits, and other minimum standards. The initiative signals that the new administration views the migrant crisis as resolved and shelter policy as ripe for normalization. The Emergency That Became Permanent: From Crisis Response…

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Mamdani Becomes Face of Progressive Democrats as GOP Prepares Midterm Assault
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Mamdani Becomes Face of Progressive Democrats as GOP Prepares Midterm Assault

Ingrid Johansson February 20, 2026

Socialist mayor will define 2026 elections unless Democrats distance or embrace him Mayor Zohran Mamdani's spectacular election victory in November…

Hochul, Mamdani at Impasse Over Tax Revenue Solutions
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Hochul, Mamdani at Impasse Over Tax Revenue Solutions

Helene Voigt Journalist February 18, 2026

Governor resists mayor's millionaire tax proposal State-City Negotiations Stalled Over Revenue Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani find themselves…

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Expungement Clinics as a City Service

Expungement Clinics as a City Service

Offering free, accessible legal clinics to help residents clear eligible criminal records, removing barriers to housing and jobs. Expungement Clinics…

Ending “Gifted and Talented” Segregation in Elementary School

Ending “Gifted and Talented” Segregation in Elementary School

Abolishing the separate, tracked Gifted & Talented program and replacing it with enriched, heterogeneous classrooms for all. Ending “Gifted and…

NYC’s 127 Billion Dollar Budget Crisis: Can Tax Fairness Fix What Mismanagement Broke?

NYC’s 127 Billion Dollar Budget Crisis: Can Tax Fairness Fix What Mismanagement Broke?

Mamdani inherits Adams fiscal disaster; wealthy must contribute to save services When Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office in January 2026,…

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Rental Assistance and Shelter Funding Included in Budget
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Rental Assistance and Shelter Funding Included in Budget

Ranya KarimFebruary 17, 2026

Rental Assistance and Shelter Funding Included in Budget – Social safety net investments address homelessness

The Bronx Breathes Again
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The Bronx Breathes Again

Faith WaverlyFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

The Bronx Breathes Again – Fighting Air Pollution Inequality

Historic Subway Station Provides Symbolic Backdrop for Mamdani’s Historic Midnight Swearing-In Ceremony
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Historic Subway Station Provides Symbolic Backdrop for Mamdani’s Historic Midnight Swearing-In Ceremony

Heidi LadeinFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

Historic Subway Station Provides Symbolic Backdrop for Mamdani’s Historic Midnight Swearing-In Ceremony – Abandoned City Hall station represents renewal and transformation at center of municipal power

Historic Victory: Mamdani Becomes NYC’s First Muslim and South Asian Mayor
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Historic Victory: Mamdani Becomes NYC’s First Muslim and South Asian Mayor

Samira ChowdhuryFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

Historic Victory: Mamdani Becomes NYC’s First Muslim and South Asian Mayor – 34-year-old democratic socialist shatters glass ceilings with decisive election win

Islam in New York City: How Mamdani’s Inauguration Reflects Muslim American Political Power and Historical Presence
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Islam in New York City: How Mamdani’s Inauguration Reflects Muslim American Political Power and Historical Presence

Heidi LadeinFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

Islam in New York City: How Mamdani’s Inauguration Reflects Muslim American Political Power and Historical Presence – The new mayor uses the Schomburg Quran to emphasize Islamic heritage and contemporary Muslim political participation in urban governance

Julie Su Leadership on Economic Justice Draws Scrutiny Over Eligibility and Amnesty Details
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Julie Su Leadership on Economic Justice Draws Scrutiny Over Eligibility and Amnesty Details

Nadira Yıldız Nadira YıldızFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

Julie Su Leadership on Economic Justice Draws Scrutiny Over Eligibility and Amnesty Details – Deputy mayor for economic justice leaves key questions unanswered on small business relief thresholds

Housing Official Faces Scrutiny Over Past Comments on Homeowners and Race
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Housing Official Faces Scrutiny Over Past Comments on Homeowners and Race

Fátima MamdaniFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

Housing Official Faces Scrutiny Over Past Comments on Homeowners and Race – Appointment sparks conversation about equity rhetoric versus implementation details

US Launches Massive Retaliatory Strikes in Syria
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US Launches Massive Retaliatory Strikes in Syria

Sabina GuzzantiFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

US Launches Massive Retaliatory Strikes in Syria: Examining Imperial Violence Through Feminist, Islamic, and Anti-Capitalist Lenses On December 19, 2025, the United States military unleashed what Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth…

Rabbi Welcomes Mamdani’s New Protest Rules at NYC Houses of Worship
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Rabbi Welcomes Mamdani’s New Protest Rules at NYC Houses of Worship

Sofia RodriguezFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

Rabbi Welcomes Mamdani’s New Protest Rules at NYC Houses of Worship – Jewish leader hails executive order protecting religious institutions

Justice Department’s Epstein Files Release
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Justice Department’s Epstein Files Release

Safiya RahmanFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

Justice Department’s Epstein Files Release: A Partial Disclosure Protecting Power Trump Administration Releases Heavily Redacted Documents, Defies Congressional Deadline The Department of Justice released thousands of documents related to convicted…

Bronx Zoo Captives
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Bronx Zoo Captives

Fátima MamdaniFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

As India Advances Elephant Welfare, NYC Faces Scrutiny Over Bronx Zoo Captives NEW YORK — While animal welfare organizations in India make strides in ending elephant exploitation for tourism, New…

Mamdani and Hochul Forge Early Partnership on Childcare and Affordability
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Mamdani and Hochul Forge Early Partnership on Childcare and Affordability

Freja LindholmFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

Mamdani and Hochul Forge Early Partnership on Childcare and Affordability – Mayor and governor prioritize universal care as governing partners in ambitious agenda

Mamdani Administration Defends Appointment Amid ICE Controversy
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Mamdani Administration Defends Appointment Amid ICE Controversy

Layla SiddiqiFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

Mamdani Administration Defends Appointment Amid ICE Controversy – Mayor stands by city official detained during immigration enforcement operation

A Mayor for Working People: How Mamdani’s Transportation Commissioner Appointment Reflects Administration Priorities
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A Mayor for Working People: How Mamdani’s Transportation Commissioner Appointment Reflects Administration Priorities

Sofia RodriguezFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

A Mayor for Working People: How Mamdani’s Transportation Commissioner Appointment Reflects Administration Priorities – Mike Flynn’s selection to lead the Department of Transportation reveals the new mayor’s commitment to rapid implementation of public transit reforms

NYC Housing Crisis Dominance as Mamdani Begins Implementation of Rent Stabilization
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NYC Housing Crisis Dominance as Mamdani Begins Implementation of Rent Stabilization

Sofia RodriguezFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

NYC Housing Crisis Dominance as Mamdani Begins Implementation of Rent Stabilization – Mayor-elect prioritizes housing affordability agenda through expanded rent control and tenant protection enforcement

Mamdani’s Electoral Victory Energizes Democratic Socialist Movement Across United States
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Mamdani’s Electoral Victory Energizes Democratic Socialist Movement Across United States

Fátima MamdaniFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

Mamdani’s Electoral Victory Energizes Democratic Socialist Movement Across United States – DSA national membership surges as grassroots activists mobilize in multiple states citing inspiration from NYC mayor-elect’s upset victory

NYC First Muslim Mayor Zohran Mamdani Sworn In With Historic Midnight Ceremony
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NYC First Muslim Mayor Zohran Mamdani Sworn In With Historic Midnight Ceremony

Adelle OnyangoFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

NYC First Muslim Mayor Zohran Mamdani Sworn In With Historic Midnight Ceremony – Democratic socialist elected on promises of affordability and representation brings outsider energy to Gracie Mansion

City Council Pushes Back Against Property Tax Proposal
Governance & Power News

City Council Pushes Back Against Property Tax Proposal

Faith WaverlyFebruary 17, 2026

City Council Pushes Back Against Property Tax Proposal – Legislative leaders express concern over last resort budget option

Mamdani Defeats Establishment Figures: How Democratic Socialist Upset Cuomo and Sliwa in Historic Primary
Politics

Mamdani Defeats Establishment Figures: How Democratic Socialist Upset Cuomo and Sliwa in Historic Primary

Tabatha SoutheyFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

Mamdani Defeats Establishment Figures: How Democratic Socialist Upset Cuomo and Sliwa in Historic Primary – From 8% Support to Primary Victory: Mamdani’s Improbable Rise Reshapes NYC Politics

Mayor Mamdani Calls President Trump to Oppose Venezuela Military Operation
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Mayor Mamdani Calls President Trump to Oppose Venezuela Military Operation

Megan AmramFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

Mayor Mamdani Calls President Trump to Oppose Venezuela Military Operation – New NYC mayor breaks with tradition, directly challenges Trump’s unilateral military action on his third day in office

Zohran Mamdani Called Out Donald Trump: Confronting the Right
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Zohran Mamdani Called Out Donald Trump: Confronting the Right

Fátima MamdaniFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

Zohran Mamdani Called Out Donald Trump: Confronting the Right – Socialist Politics vs. Conservative Populism

Democrat Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Mayor’s Race: A Speculative Scenario
FAQ

Democrat Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Mayor’s Race: A Speculative Scenario

Fátima MamdaniFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

Democrat Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Mayor’s Race: A Speculative Scenario – Imagining a Socialist Victory in New York City

Mamdani Commits  Million to Modular Public Restroom Expansion Across Five Boroughs
Politics

Mamdani Commits $4 Million to Modular Public Restroom Expansion Across Five Boroughs

Tabatha SoutheyFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

Mamdani Commits $4 Million to Modular Public Restroom Expansion Across Five Boroughs – Mayor addresses bathroom scarcity with innovative pilot program, first facility planned for West Harlem

Mamdani’s Popular Assembly Strategy
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Mamdani’s Popular Assembly Strategy

Fátima MamdaniFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

Mamdani’s Popular Assembly Strategy Echoes Islamic Shura and Feminist Collective Organizing Democratic Socialist Mayor-Elect Proposes Participatory Governance Model Rooted in Worker Power Zohran Mamdani’s proposal for popular assemblies in New York City…

Mamdani Victory Reshapes New York City Labor Movement Strategy
Workers & Labor

Mamdani Victory Reshapes New York City Labor Movement Strategy

Clara OlsenFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

Mamdani Victory Reshapes New York City Labor Movement Strategy – Union leaders mobilize support for incoming mayor’s pro-worker agenda and worker organizing initiatives

China’s Semiconductor Sovereignty
Global Mamdani Technology

China’s Semiconductor Sovereignty

Fátima MamdaniFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

China’s Semiconductor Sovereignty: Capital’s Creative Destruction Turned Against Itself The Hacker News discussion reveals how China’s state-directed semiconductor development program represents not merely technological catch-up, but a fundamental challenge to…

Mike Huckabee Condemns Mayor Mamdani Following Venezuela Critique
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Mike Huckabee Condemns Mayor Mamdani Following Venezuela Critique

Allison SilvermanFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

Mike Huckabee Condemns Mayor Mamdani Following Venezuela Critique – Trump’s Ambassador to Israel uses harsh rhetoric toward new NYC mayor over military operation opposition

Mayor Mamdani Revokes Adams IHRA Antisemitism Definition on First Day
Politics

Mayor Mamdani Revokes Adams IHRA Antisemitism Definition on First Day

Samira ChowdhuryFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

Mayor Mamdani Revokes Adams IHRA Antisemitism Definition on First Day – Mamdani rescind executive order on antisemitism working definition, citing concerns over Palestinian rights and free speech

Weaponizing Tragedy
Community Life Global Mamdani

Weaponizing Tragedy

Fátima MamdaniFebruary 9, 2026February 17, 2026

Weaponizing Tragedy: How the Bondi Beach Attack Became a Tool Against Pro-Palestinian Voices The horrific antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach that killed 16 people attending a Hanukkah celebration represents…

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