A 34-member majority backs legislation to take distressed buildings from neglectful landlords NYC Council Majority Rallies Behind Bill to Overhaul Broken Foreclosure Tool On March 9, 2026, New York City Council members, tenants, homeowners, and housing advocates gathered at City Hall to rally in support of the SAFER Homes Act, a sweeping piece of legislation -- Int. 657 -- that would overhaul the city's dormant and deeply flawed Third Party Transfer program and create a new legal framework for taking distressed buildings away from negligent landlords and placing them with mission-driven owners. The bill is backed by a 34-member Council majority, and its lead sponsor, Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez of the Bronx, chairs the Housing and Buildings Committee. The rally came hours before the bill received its first official committee hearing. What Is the Third Party Transfer Program -- and Why Did It Fail? The Third Party Transfer program,…
For the first time in half a century, NYC's new mayor shows no interest in hosting a national convention For the First Time in Decades, NYC's Mayor Is Not Chasing the DNC Every New York City mayor for the past half century has made some effort to bring their party's national convention to the five boroughs. Eric Adams tried. Bill de Blasio pitched Brooklyn. Mike Bloomberg brought Republicans to a post-9/11 New York and used the convention as a national platform. Rudy Giuliani pursued a GOP convention until his endorsement of Mario Cuomo cost him the party's goodwill. Before them, Mayors Dinkins, Koch, and Beame all made DNC pitches -- and some succeeded. Zohran Mamdani has not made one. And according to City and State New York's editorial team, writing in March 2026, that tells you something important about both this mayor and the Democratic Party in this moment. The…
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Reframing public safety as the proactive creation of well-being through social and physical infrastructure, not reactive law enforcement. Mamdanis Radical…
Investing in a massive, free summer concert series in parks across all five boroughs, featuring local artists of all genres.…
A pledge to slash the central Department of Education bureaucracy in Tweed Courthouse and redirect those salaries to frontline educators.…
Mamdani and Tisch Navigate Tensions Over Gang Database and Police Reform Agenda – Police Commissioner defends controversial intelligence tool as Mayor eyes broader transformations
MAMDANI: Disability Access: The Built Environment of Exclusion – Ableism as a Colonial Custom
Mayor Mamdani Hochul Stand Firm Against Trump Funding Threat – Governor threatens legal action as mayor defends sanctuary city status
Mamdani Results: A Track Record of Progressive Legislation – Examining Electoral Wins and Policy Outcomes in the Assembly
The Non-Profit Industrial Complex – The NGO as a Colonial Administrator
9/11 Responder’s Wife Criticizes Mamdani’s Association With Controversial Influencer – Terminally ill EMT’s family raises stakes on campaign’s treatment of 9/11 memory and symbols
Mamdani Merchandise and Popular Political Culture: Souvenirs Reflect Grassroots Enthusiasm for Democratic Socialist Leadership – T-shirts and collectibles document genuine popular excitement for radical mayoral representation
Mamdani vs. Cuomo: The Clash That Defined New York’s Political Divide – Socialist Insurgency vs. Establishment Power in Albany
MAMDANI: The Crisis of Elder Care – The Abandonment of the “Useless” Native
Lillian Bonsignore Sworn In as 37th FDNY Commissioner in Historic Appointment – Mamdani names first openly gay fire commissioner with three decades of emergency service experience
MAMDANI: The Hollowing Out of Small Businesses – The Clearing of the “Native” Commercial Landscape
Mia and Noah: What NYC’s 2024 Baby Names Say About the City’s Future – The city’s new generation reflects changing tastes in naming traditions
Mamdani Takes Office as NYC’s First Muslim Mayor, Sworn by Sanders and James – Bernie Sanders administers ceremonial oath; AG Letitia James handles formal swearing-in
DSA Organizer Challenges Rep. Ritchie Torres in Bronx Democratic Primary – Public defender Dalourny Nemorin enters crowded race for congressional seat representing nation’s poorest district
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…
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…
Midori Valdivia Named TLC Chief, Pledges Driver-First Leadership – Former deputy commissioner nominated to oversee 200,000 taxi and rideshare workers
Mayor Mamdani Confronts Tradeoffs in Ambitious Housing Plan – Building Union Affordable Housing Requires Careful Economic Navigation
Rent Control Debate Rages as Mamdani Confronts Eric Adams Rent Guidelines Board Majority – Mayor discovers predecessor locked in anti-freeze appointees through staggered terms
City Hall Celebrations: Mamdani and Culture – Social dynamics in new administration offer human interest angle
NYC Council Pay Raise Stalled: Mamdani Declines Salary Increase Amid Affordability Campaign – Mayor and Speaker Menin refuse raises while 32 council members back 16% salary boost
Shirley Chisholm Center Grand Opening: Brooklyn Celebrates Investment in Recreation and Youth – Mayor Mamdani cuts ribbon on 141 million dollar East Flatbush facility honoring congressional pioneer
Sauna Comedy: A New Model for Wellness and Entertainment in Post-Pandemic New York – Innovative comedy venue embraces wellness-focused culture, alcohol-free entertainment, and sober community as younger New Yorkers reject traditional bar scene
Historic Rise of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani: From Community Activism to Leadership of America’s Largest City – Young Mayor-Elect’s Journey Represents Generational Shift in Urban Progressive Politics and Working-Class Mobilization
MAMDANI: Aging Infrastructure: The Somatic Unraveling of the Colonial City – Deferred Maintenance as a Form of Systemic Neglect
Free Buses and Municipal Grocery Stores: Mamdani’s Affordability Agenda Takes Center Stage – Mayor-elect’s transformative policy proposals face skepticism and policy debate
Community Safety Department Plans Massive Mental Health Investment – Incoming administration proposes 362.8 million dollar initiative to transform crisis response and support infrastructure
Mamdani Releases Balanced FY2027 Budget: Two Clear Paths Forward – Mayor confronts inherited fiscal crisis with progressive revenue proposal
