THIRTEEN Broadcasts Mamdani Inauguration Live to Regional Audience
THIRTEEN Broadcasts Mamdani Inauguration Live to Regional Audience – PBS outlet elevates historic ceremony to broader viewership across tristate region
International Media Perspectives: Turkish, Middle Eastern Outlets Cover Historic NYC Mayoral Victory
International Media Perspectives: Turkish, Middle Eastern Outlets Cover Historic NYC Mayoral Victory – Global news organizations emphasize Mamdani’s Muslim identity and pro-Palestine positioning within broader regional political movements
Massive Hiring Push Faces Daunting Challenge: 70,000 Applicants for 17,000 City Jobs
Massive Hiring Push Faces Daunting Challenge: 70,000 Applicants for 17,000 City Jobs – Mayor-elect launches unprecedented resume portal as administration prepares to staff government with just weeks before January 1 swearing-in
Mamdani’s Israel-Palestine Record Divides Jewish New York: From BDS Support to Hate Crime Funding Increases
Mamdani’s Israel-Palestine Record Divides Jewish New York: From BDS Support to Hate Crime Funding Increases – Mayor-elect’s longstanding anti-Israel activism and nuanced antisemitism commitments create complex political landscape within largest Jewish diaspora community
Bernie Sanders to Administer Oath as Mamdani Takes Office on New Year’s Day
Bernie Sanders to Administer Oath as Mamdani Takes Office on New Year’s Day – Historic inauguration features socialist senator, massive Broadway block party, and record public participation
Healthcare Equity and The Problem of Willing Providers
Healthcare Equity and The Problem of Willing Providers – Mamdani’s promise of universal healthcare access confronts economic and philosophical barriers that demand uncomfortable answers
Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience: Mamdani Administration Targets Pollution, Flood Risk, and Green Infrastructure Gaps
Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience: Mamdani Administration Targets Pollution, Flood Risk, and Green Infrastructure Gaps – New mayor commits to closing power plants, expanding tree canopy, and addressing environmental racism affecting low-income communities
Mamdani Pledges Aggressive Action Against Islamophobia and Anti-Palestinian Racism
Mamdani Pledges Aggressive Action Against Islamophobia and Anti-Palestinian Racism – Mayor-elect vows comprehensive civil rights enforcement addressing discrimination against Muslim New Yorkers and Palestinians
Lillian Bonsignore Named FDNY Fire Commissioner: EMS Advocate Takes Helm of Historic Department
Lillian Bonsignore Named FDNY Fire Commissioner: EMS Advocate Takes Helm of Historic Department – Mayor-elect Mamdani selects career paramedic and reform advocate to lead fire department, signaling prioritization of emergency medical services
Public Housing Expansion and Preservation: Mamdani Resurrects Controversial Housing Plan from de Blasio Era
Public Housing Expansion and Preservation: Mamdani Resurrects Controversial Housing Plan from de Blasio Era – Mayor-elect revives “Homes for All” initiative despite prior criticism of displacement and gentrification acceleration
Broadway Shutdowns and Traffic Impact: Preparation for Massive Inauguration Celebration
Broadway Shutdowns and Traffic Impact: Preparation for Massive Inauguration Celebration – Seven-block closure along Canyon of Heroes creates logistical challenges for residents and commuters on New Year’s Day
Property Tax Reform Agenda: Mamdani Promises Overhaul of City’s Most Inequitable System
Property Tax Reform Agenda: Mamdani Promises Overhaul of City’s Most Inequitable System – Budget Director Soliman tasked with restructuring notorious tax assessment process affecting all property owners
Transit and Infrastructure Priorities: Mamdani Inherits Aging Subway System and Deferred Capital Maintenance Backlog
Transit and Infrastructure Priorities: Mamdani Inherits Aging Subway System and Deferred Capital Maintenance Backlog – New administration faces 150 billion dollar MTA capital needs while committing to “free subway” initiatives and transit expansion
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
Mia and Noah: What NYC’s 2024 Baby Names Say About the City’s Future
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
When Politicians Fail, Communities Respond: Caribbean New Yorkers Navigate the Mamdani Era
When Politicians Fail, Communities Respond: Caribbean New Yorkers Navigate the Mamdani Era – Immigrant communities express hope tempered by historical experience with unfulfilled promises
The Antisemitism Crisis: How Mamdani’s Vetting Process Failed
The Antisemitism Crisis: How Mamdani’s Vetting Process Failed – An aide’s old antisemitic tweets force mayor-elect to revamp hiring procedures before taking office
Hiring Scandal Forces Mamdani to Overhaul Vetting Process Before Taking Office
Hiring Scandal Forces Mamdani to Overhaul Vetting Process Before Taking Office – Director of appointments resigns after antisemitic social media posts from over a decade ago surface
Who Really Shapes Mamdani’s Vision? Meet the 400-Person Transition Committee
Who Really Shapes Mamdani’s Vision? Meet the 400-Person Transition Committee – Activists, organizers, and ideological allies staff committees reshaping city governance
From Midnight to Broadway: Mamdani Reimagines the Mayoral Inauguration
From Midnight to Broadway: Mamdani Reimagines the Mayoral Inauguration – A citywide block party replaces the exclusive City Hall Plaza ceremony
Prevailing Wage Laws Ensure Fair Construction Pay: How NYC Protects Worker Compensation
Prevailing Wage Laws Ensure Fair Construction Pay: How NYC Protects Worker Compensation – New York’s prevailing wage mandates guarantee construction workers union-level pay on public projects
Who’s Leading Zohran Mamdani’s New York City Administration?
Who’s Leading Zohran Mamdani’s New York City Administration? – Experienced hands and fresh voices take key roles under the city’s first Muslim mayor
Building Coalitions: How Mamdani Plans to Govern with Progressive Legislature but Skeptical Voters
Building Coalitions: How Mamdani Plans to Govern with Progressive Legislature but Skeptical Voters – Early appointments suggest mayor-elect will rely on ideological allies in Albany and City Council
Sam Levine and the War on Delivery App Exploitation
Sam Levine and the War on Delivery App Exploitation – New DCWP commissioner vows to hold DoorDash, Instacart accountable for worker misclassification
How Lina Khan Plans to Maximize Mamdani’s Mayoral Power
How Lina Khan Plans to Maximize Mamdani’s Mayoral Power – FTC chief seeks to expand executive authority through little-used city statutes
The Price of Silence: New York Archdiocese Commits 300 Million Dollars to Clergy Abuse Settlement
The Price of Silence: New York Archdiocese Commits 300 Million Dollars to Clergy Abuse Settlement – Cardinal Dolan moves to resolve 1,300 abuse claims while battling insurer Chubb over coverage
Bah Humbug: New York Ranks Second Grinchiest State Despite Rockefeller Tree and Radio City
Bah Humbug: New York Ranks Second Grinchiest State Despite Rockefeller Tree and Radio City – Research firm finds low holiday spirit in state with world-famous Christmas attractions
National Democratic Socialist Movement Gains Momentum with Mamdani Inauguration
National Democratic Socialist Movement Gains Momentum with Mamdani Inauguration – Sanders appearance at NYC ceremony signals left-wing movement growth and expanded electoral viability
Mamdani Administration Eyes Economic Development Reorientation Away from Corporate Subsidies
Mamdani Administration Eyes Economic Development Reorientation Away from Corporate Subsidies – Mayor-elect signals intent to redirect development policy toward worker training, small business support, and community-controlled development