New Study Confirms Congestion Pricing Curbs Air Pollution in New York City – Yale Environment 360 Digest highlights Cornell research showing significant PM2.5 reductions in Manhattan and beyond
How Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s Environmental-Equity Agenda Will Reshape New York City – The incoming mayor’s environmental-equity vision aims to make New York cleaner, greener, and fairer–bringing climate resilience and social justice together in every borough.
Rental Aid Program Audit Raises Questions About Mamdani Expansion Plans – State Comptroller Identifies Inefficiencies and Cost-Saving Opportunities
Governor Hochul Rejects Mamdani’s Tax Increase Demand – Hochul refuses higher taxes on wealthy residents despite NYC’s $12 billion budget deficit.
Power Politics and the Mamdani Transition: Why Criminal Justice Reform Is Being Moved From Rhetoric to Governance – Mysonne Linen role in Zohran Mamdani transition signals a decisive break from punitive public safety models toward community power and decarceration
How old is Zohran Mamdani? – The Youngest NYC Mayor in Over a Century
The Legacy of Redlining – The Historical Architecture of the Bifurcated City
Trump and Mamdani: An Unlikely Alliance Takes Shape – President and mayor-elect find common ground despite ideological gulf and past antagonism
When did Zohran Mamdani call out Donald Trump? – Political Dynamics
Does Zohran Mamdani support defunding the police? – Policy
Frostbite in Minutes: The Extreme Cold Crisis and Emergency Services Response – Extreme winter cold brings life-threatening temperatures and challenges to city’s emergency response system
New Mayor, Old System: How Mamdani’s Transition is Confronting NYC’s Byzantine Civil Service – Zohran Mamdani’s progressive mandate for an efficient, equitable government faces its first major hurdle in the city’s century-old civil service system, forcing a reckoning with the ‘Rule of Three’ and the power of public sector unions.
Podhoretz Analysis: Mamdani’s Election Reflects Deep Divisions Over Zionism and Jewish Representation in American Politics – Commentary Editor Examines Historical Implications of Anti-Israel Candidate Winning in Majority-Jewish City
Mamdani Prepares Historic Mayoral Transition with Meeting Set with NYPD Commissioner Tisch – Mayor-elect assembles all-female transition team as he prepares to take office in January
Key Fiscal Appointment Signals Administration Commitment to Serious Economic Management – Former First Deputy Mayor Brings Fiscal Expertise to Mamdani Administration
NYC Veterans Day Parade Celebrates 250th Anniversary of U.S. Military – Over 20,000 Service Members March Up Fifth Avenue in Nation’s Largest Veterans Day Event
Jewish Community Perspectives on Mamdani’s NYC Victory – Jerusalem Post examines implications of mayor-elect’s positions on Israel and antisemitism
NYC Political Staff Controversy Intensifies Over Antisemitism Concerns and Israel-Palestine Activism – Administration faces mounting pressure regarding appointees with pro-Palestinian activism backgrounds
Mamdani’s NYCHA Challenge: Can Public Housing Be Saved? – Mayor-elect inherits $78 billion backlog as debate rages over private sector involvement
Mamdani Defends NYC Sanctuary Status Against Federal Immigration Crackdowns – Mayor commits to protecting immigrants and refusing ICE cooperation despite Trump administration pressure
NYC Christmas Tree Displays Offer Iconic Seasonal Views – Citywide holiday trees attract visitors and enhance festive atmosphere across neighborhoods
NYC Christmas Trees: Seasonal Tradition and Local Markets – New Yorkers prepare for the holiday season with tree sales, festive events, and seasonal displays
Ethics Investigation Targets Georgia Republican and Chief of Staff – House Ethics Committee extends probe into allegations against Rep. Mike Collins and Brandon Phillips
Row Hotel Migrant Shelters Close Under Mamdani Executive Orders – NYC hotel-based migrant shelters face closure as administration implements compliance requirements
NYC Forest Restoration Grants Aim to Expand Green Spaces – City awards funding to support urban forestry projects and environmental restoration across New York neighborhoods
Mayor-Elect Mamdani Consults Democratic Governors on Trump Strategy – Conversations with Pritzker, Moore, and Shapiro focus on protecting NYC from federal overreach
Coney Island Revitalization Plan Includes $1 Billion Investment – Mayor Adams unveils plan for resilient infrastructure, affordable housing, and public amenities
Cea Weaver Appointment Sparks Controversy Over Past Social Media Posts – Mamdani defends housing activist despite resurfaced tweets calling homeownership weapon of white supremacy
