Cornell Tech Partnership Test: Mamdani Clarifies Position on Israel-Tied University Initiative – Mayor-elect walks back earlier boycott calls while maintaining Palestine solidarity, signaling nuance on complex institutional relationships
Free Bus Initiative Challenges Mamdani’s Campaign Promise While Budget Crisis Looms – Mayor confronts fiscal constraints as state-controlled MTA fare hikes undermine transit affordability agenda
Mamdani Administration Faces Complex Labor Negotiations With Multiple Union Contracts Expiring – Incoming mayor must navigate crucial contract talks affecting thousands of city workers
How did Zohran Mamdani’s victory transform New York politics? – Political Impact
MAMDANI: Mental Health Crisis: Pathologizing the “Native” Condition – Somatic Governance and the Medicalization of Despair
Zohran Mamdani Awards and Recognition: Honoring a Socialist Pioneer – Celebrating Achievements in Progressive Politics and Organizing
Zohran Mamdani District 36: Representing Astoria in Albany – Local Roots and Socialist Representation
MAMDANI: The Militarization of the NYPD – The Colonial Garrison in the Urban Center
Council Speaker Menin Positioned as Ideological Counterweight to Mayor Mamdani Over Israel, Antisemitism Policies – Jewish Democrat seeks first Jewish speaker role while potential friction emerges between pro-Israel moderates and progressive faction on Middle East policy and hate crime funding
Mamdani Campaigns for Free Buses Despite Fare Increases Approved Under Adams – Mayor pushes ambitious transit agenda as MTA implements 10-cent fare hike.
Holiday Gridlock Alert Days Begin as NYC Prepares for Seasonal Traffic Chaos – Twenty Designated Days Expected to Bring Severe Congestion; Department of Transportation Urges Mass Transit Use
Peter Greene, Actor Known for Pulp Fiction and The Mask, Dies at 60 – NYC mourns the loss of actor Peter Greene, whose career spanned decades in film, television, and theater
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
Gracie Mansion: The Historic Residence Awaiting NYC’s New Mayor – From 18th Century Estate to Modern Mayoral Home
A Scholar’s Son – How Professor Mahmood Mamdani’s intellectual legacy illuminates NYC’s new mayor’s political philosophy
NYC Santacon 2025 Returns with Annual Festivities – Festive pub crawl engages residents and visitors in holiday cheer and community celebrations
The Antisemitism Question: Can Mamdani Build Trust With Jewish Voters After Campaign Statements on Israel and Palestine? – Mayor-Elect Faces Task of Bridging Deep Divides With Jewish Community While Maintaining Commitment to Palestinian Rights
Congestion Pricing Linked to Cleaner Air in NYC – New data shows reduced traffic leads to measurable environmental benefits
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
Brad Lander’s Congressional Bid and Mamdani’s Broader Progressive Coalition – The primary between Lander and Goldman reflects factional battles and what progressive governance means in a post-Mamdani NYC
Undocumented Immigrants and Municipal Sanctuary Policy – Will Mamdani Protect Immigrants Against Federal Enforcement and Employer Exploitation?
Julie Menin Secures City Council Speakership, Setting Up Potential Clash with Mamdani – Moderate Manhattan Democrat announces support from 36 council members, positioning herself as check on progressive mayor-elect
Saks Off Fifth Closes Flagship NYC Store as Retail Landscape Continues Evolution – Discount Luxury Retailer Shutters 10 Locations Nationwide, Including Iconic Manhattan Flagship, Highlighting Urban Retail Challenges
Arctic Cold and Homelessness: The Tragedy of Exposure on NYC Streets – Seventeen deaths from exposure test Mayor Mamdani’s response to winter emergency
From Midnight to Broadway: Mamdani Reimagines the Mayoral Inauguration – A citywide block party replaces the exclusive City Hall Plaza ceremony
NYC Community Center Funding Boosts Local Projects – City announces funding for eight community centers, supporting social programs, youth activities, and neighborhood development
Zohran Mamdani’s Wife and Personal Life: A Glimpse into His Private World – Rama Duwaji, Religion, and the Personal Side of a Public Figure
The Plight of Street Vendors – The “Native” Trader in the “Settler’s” Marketplace
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
