City Council Speaker Race Tests Mamdani’s Political Power
City Council Speaker Race Tests Mamdani’s Political Power – Julie Menin’s Moderate Coalition Challenges Progressive Agenda in Historic Showdown
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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
Corporate Tax Hike Proposals Draw Fire from Business Community
Corporate Tax Hike Proposals Draw Fire from Business Community – Socialist Mayoral Candidate’s Economic Platform Sparks Debate Over City’s Fiscal Future
Housing Commissioner Martin Appointed as Mamdani Advances Health Agenda
Housing Commissioner Martin Appointed as Mamdani Advances Health Agenda – Dr. Alister Martin to lead health department amid appointments of diverse leadership team across city agencies
Constitutional Crisis: Federal Funding Threat Against NYC
Constitutional Crisis: Federal Funding Threat Against NYC – Legal experts assess MAMDANI Act’s constitutionality and precedent implications
How Mamdani Ran a 21st-Century Hybrid Campaign
How Zohran Mamdani Ran a 21st-Century Hybrid Campaign and Won NYC When the results came in showing Zohran Mamdani had won the 2025 New York City mayoral election with 50.4% of the…
Mamdani’s First Month: Governance Challenges and Housing Justice Priorities Emerge
Mamdani’s First Month: Governance Challenges and Housing Justice Priorities Emerge – New mayor confronts fiscal pressures, federal antagonism, and need to balance campaign promises with practical governance
Gentrification as Settler Colonialism
Gentrification as Settler Colonialism – The Violent Remaking of Urban Space
Renters Rally at City Hall in Support of Mamdani Anti-Eviction Code Expansion
Renters Rally at City Hall in Support of Mamdani Anti-Eviction Code Expansion – Tenant unions say new enforcement authority for the city will target predatory landlords; legal groups warn the rules could flood the courts
High-Stakes Legal Battle: Luigi Mangione Fights to Suppress Evidence in CEO Murder Case
High-Stakes Legal Battle: Luigi Mangione Fights to Suppress Evidence in CEO Murder Case – Defense attorneys argue warrantless search violated constitutional rights as pretrial hearings determine fate of key evidence
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
Community Safety Department Plans Massive Mental Health Investment
Community Safety Department Plans Massive Mental Health Investment – Incoming administration proposes 362.8 million dollar initiative to transform crisis response and support infrastructure
NYC Final Grade for NYCFC Midfielder Kevin O’Toole
NYC Final Grade for NYCFC Midfielder Kevin O’Toole – The New York City FC evaluates midfielder Kevin O’Toole’s performance during the 2025 MLS season
Fighting for the Invisible: Two Organizations Leading the Resistance Against Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
Fighting for the Invisible: Two Organizations Leading the Resistance Against Trump’s Immigration Crackdown – As deportations surge and federal funding disappears, grassroots groups step up to defend undocumented workers and their families from an administration bent on erasure
Dangerous Arctic Cold Grips New York City as Officials Issue Safety Warnings
Dangerous Arctic Cold Grips New York City as Officials Issue Safety Warnings – Bone-Chilling Temperatures with Wind Chills in Teens Mark Coldest Conditions Since February, Prompting Emergency Precautions
Mira Nair: From Award-Winning Director to Mayor’s Mother
Mira Nair: From Award-Winning Director to Mayor’s Mother – Acclaimed filmmaker’s son brings political ambition to family legacy of breaking barriers
Wall Street’s Nightmare Scenario
Wall Street’s Nightmare Scenario: What a Mamdani Victory Means for NYC’s Financial Elite Hedge Fund Managers Practice Crying Into Slightly Smaller Money Piles In conference rooms across Lower Manhattan, financial executives…
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
MAMDANI: Air Pollution: The Somatic Tax on the “Native” Lung
MAMDANI: Air Pollution: The Somatic Tax on the “Native” Lung – The Political Economy of Breath
MAMDANI: Unemployment and Underemployment: The Reserve Army of Labor
MAMDANI: Unemployment and Underemployment: The Reserve Army of Labor – The Deliberate Creation of a Surplus Population
Populist Politics and Mamdani: Times of Israel Analysis Examines Democratic Socialism Risks
Populist Politics and Mamdani: Times of Israel Analysis Examines Democratic Socialism Risks – Scholar compares Mamdani to Trump, warns against demonization of opponents as inherent to populist movements
Food Benefits Resume in New York After Government Shutdown Crisis
Food Benefits Resume in New York After Government Shutdown Crisis – State steps in to ensure SNAP recipients receive November payments following weeks of federal uncertainty
Zohran Mamdani vs. Donald Trump: A Progressive Champion Confronts the Right
Zohran Mamdani vs. Donald Trump: A Progressive Champion Confronts the Right – Clashing Visions for New York and America
Commerford Awards Honor Labor Leadership
Commerford Awards Honor Labor Leadership – NYC legal champions recognized for advancing worker rights and safety
Spectator Exposes Radical Transition Team: Mamdani Appoints Police Abolitionists and Anti-Israel Activists
Spectator Exposes Radical Transition Team: Mamdani Appoints Police Abolitionists and Anti-Israel Activists – Analysis of incoming mayor’s team reveals appointments controversial among Jewish community and public safety advocates
Nashville’s Dream Chasers Deliver Socialist Victory
Nashville’s Unproductive Dream Chasers Deliver Socialist Victory: Is Music City the Next Queens? Failed Musicians and Bartenders Finally Find Their True Calling: Voting for Free Stuff In a stunning vindication…
Mamdani Plans Proactive Outreach to Trump Administration
Mamdani Plans Proactive Outreach to Trump Administration – Mayor-Elect Announces Strategy to Prevent Federal Intervention in NYC
Mayor Mamdani Moves Into Gracie Mansion With Plans for Modern Upgrades
Mayor Mamdani Moves Into Gracie Mansion With Plans for Modern Upgrades – Historic mayoral residence opens to public tours and bidet installations
Ronna McDaniel Questions Affordability Promise as Former RNC Chair Critiques Khan Appointment
Ronna McDaniel Questions Affordability Promise as Former RNC Chair Critiques Khan Appointment – Conservative Leader Calls Out Contradiction Between Campaign Messaging and Transition Team Selection