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Mamdani’s First Budget: Property Taxes Become Last Resort as Gap Shrinks to .4 Billion
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Mamdani’s First Budget: Property Taxes Become Last Resort as Gap Shrinks to $5.4 Billion

Ingrid Johansson February 17, 2026

Mayor makes case for taxing wealthy while warning New Yorkers of fiscal burden ahead Mayor Zohran Mamdani presented his first preliminary budget on Tuesday afternoon, laying out two competing paths to close New York City's remaining $5.4 billion fiscal gap. The budget presentation capped a remarkable week of fiscal negotiations with Albany, culminating in Governor Kathy Hochul's announcement of $1.5 billion in additional state aid over two years. The Budget Gap: From Crisis to Manageable Challenge When Mamdani took office in January, the city faced a staggering $12 billion budget gap inherited from the previous administration. That figure has now been cut nearly in half through a combination of aggressive fiscal measures, updated revenue projections reflecting strong Wall Street performance, and the state funding commitment. The gap now stands at $5.4 billion, considerably less daunting than the crisis scenario facing the administration just weeks ago. According to City Comptroller Mark…

Family Separation Anxiety: Mamdani Immigration Enforcement Balancing Act
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Family Separation Anxiety: Mamdani Immigration Enforcement Balancing Act

Mariam Hassan February 17, 2026

Mayor committed to protecting undocumented immigrants while managing ICE agency relations amid federal immigration crackdown Mayor Confronts Immigration Enforcement Complexity as Federal Crackdowns Intensify Mayor Zohran Mamdani has pledged robust protection for the city's undocumented immigrant population while managing the inherent tensions of coordinating with federal immigration authorities across police and other municipal systems. The commitment represents a direct challenge to federal immigration enforcement expansion while acknowledging legal boundaries on municipal authority and the operational necessities of law enforcement coordination. Early actions suggest the administration intends to shield undocumented immigrants from deportation through aggressive legal defense, expanded municipal funding, and careful management of police-ICE cooperation protocols, but the strategy's ultimate effectiveness remains uncertain given federal authority over immigration policy. A City Serving 3.8 Million Immigrants, 500,000 Undocumented New York City is home to approximately 3.8 million immigrants representing nearly 47 percent of the city's population. Of these, estimates suggest 500,000…

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Tax Rally Proceeds Without Mayoral Presence
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Tax Rally Proceeds Without Mayoral Presence

Sofia Rodriguez February 14, 2026February 15, 2026

Mayor's absence from advocacy event questioned Movement and Mayor Navigate Relationship Questions A major tax the rich advocacy rally proceeded…

Tax the Rich Rally: Questions About Mayoral Presence
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Tax the Rich Rally: Questions About Mayoral Presence

Megan Amram February 14, 2026February 15, 2026

Progressive gathering proceeds without Mamdani's participation Mamdani Absent from Tax the Rich Advocacy Event A major tax the rich advocacy…

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Mamdani’s First Budget: Property Taxes Become Last Resort as Gap Shrinks to .4 Billion

Mamdani’s First Budget: Property Taxes Become Last Resort as Gap Shrinks to $5.4 Billion

Mayor makes case for taxing wealthy while warning New Yorkers of fiscal burden ahead Mayor Zohran Mamdani presented his first…

Family Separation Anxiety: Mamdani Immigration Enforcement Balancing Act

Family Separation Anxiety: Mamdani Immigration Enforcement Balancing Act

Mayor committed to protecting undocumented immigrants while managing ICE agency relations amid federal immigration crackdown Mayor Confronts Immigration Enforcement Complexity…

Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Faiza Ali Appointed to Lead Mamdani Administration Sanctuary Initiatives

Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Faiza Ali Appointed to Lead Mamdani Administration Sanctuary Initiatives

Close ally and former City Council staffer named to oversee immigrant rights as federal enforcement threats intensify Mayor Zohran Mamdani…

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Zohran Mamdani Transition Team and Acceptance Speech
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Zohran Mamdani Transition Team and Acceptance Speech

Fátima MamdaniFebruary 10, 2026January 1, 1970

Zohran Mamdani Transition Team and Acceptance Speech – From Candidate to Assemblyman: Forging a New Politics

Mamdani’s Speech Reframes Identity in Final Campaign Stretch
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Mamdani’s Speech Reframes Identity in Final Campaign Stretch

Sigrid BjornssonFebruary 10, 2026January 1, 1970

Mamdani’s Speech Reframes Identity in Final Campaign Stretch – After a bruising week of attack ads and controversy, Mamdani publicly embraces his Muslim identity and asks voters to judge him by policy, not religion.

Raise the Age Law Shows Mixed Impact on NYC Youth Crime Statistics
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Raise the Age Law Shows Mixed Impact on NYC Youth Crime Statistics

Sahar KhorramiFebruary 10, 2026January 1, 1970

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

Zohran Mamdani Wikipedia and Online Presence: The Digital Footprint
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Zohran Mamdani Wikipedia and Online Presence: The Digital Footprint

Fátima MamdaniFebruary 10, 2026January 1, 1970

Zohran Mamdani Wikipedia and Online Presence: The Digital Footprint – Tracking the Socialist’s Information Ecosystem

Inauguration Day Logistics: Street Closures, Public Block Party, and Transportation Details
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Inauguration Day Logistics: Street Closures, Public Block Party, and Transportation Details

Kelly OxfordFebruary 10, 2026January 1, 1970

Inauguration Day Logistics: Street Closures, Public Block Party, and Transportation Details – City Transforms as Tens of Thousands Gather on Broadway to Witness Historic Moment

South Korean Hotel Giant Acquires New York Palace Land for 0 Million
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South Korean Hotel Giant Acquires New York Palace Land for $490 Million

Signe WilkinsonFebruary 10, 2026January 1, 1970

South Korean Hotel Giant Acquires New York Palace Land for $490 Million – Lotte Hotels completes purchase of Manhattan property’s underlying real estate in major transaction

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