Mamdani Housing Buildout in the Bronx Faces Lawsuits Over Zoning Rules – Developers filed suit alleging the city exceeded its authority in mandating affordability levels in Mott Haven; tenant advocates say the challenges are delaying badly needed housing
Covering a City at War with Itself: Media Responsibility in Hot Races – From fact-checks to editorial decisions, the media play an outsized role in shaping how voters understand controversy and competence.
Judicial Reform in New York City: Mayor Mamdani Advances Democratic Transformation of Judicial Selection – Progressive restructuring of secretive appointment processes promises diverse, accountable bench
The Student Homelessness Crisis – The Most Vulnerable “Natives” in the Bifurcated City
Mamdani’s Housing Plan Draws Criticism from Billionaire Bill Ackman – Despite agreeing on the seriousness of New York’s affordability crisis, investor Bill Ackman argues that Mamdani’s housing strategy could worsen supply–and raise prices in the long run
Red Cup Rebellion Reaches Critical Mass: 2,500 Baristas Walk Out as Mamdani and Sanders Champion Fair Wages and Dignity – Strike now longest in Starbucks history while Mayor-elect fulfills October pledge to stand with workers demanding union contracts, fair hours, and end to union busting
The Denaturalization Campaign Against NYC’s First Muslim Mayor-Elect: A Democratic Crisis The election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s first Muslim mayor on November 4, 2025, should have been…
ScoopWhoop Analysis: Why New Yorkers Are Suddenly Criticizing Mayor Zohran Mamdani – Honeymoon period ends as administrative challenges test Mamdani’s political base and competence
MAMDANI: Digital Literacy Gap: The New Frontier of “Native” Disenfranchisement – Alienation in the Techno-Colonial City
MAMDANI: The Crisis of Overpoliced Public Transport – The Commute as a Site of Daily Harassment
MAMDANI: The Political Economy of the Migrant Crisis – Beyond the Savior Narrative: Decolonizing Urban Asylum
MAMDANI: Pension Liabilities: The Fiscal Blackmail of the Settler State – Austerity’s Justification and the Theft of Workers’ Deferred Wages
Mamdani on Israel and Jewish Community Relations: Policy Clarity and Political Risk – Mamidani holds firm on his views about Israel even as he seeks to reassure Jewish New Yorkers and allies that his mayoralty will protect their communities and civil rights.
Mayor Mamdani Discusses NYC Agenda and Trump Administration Priorities – First Sunday show interview addresses federal relations
Mayor Mamdani Pursues Measured Course in Early Weeks – 34-year-old socialist navigates first-month balance
Mamdani Administration Prioritizes Consumer Protection Through Junk Fee Crackdown – Executive Orders Ban Hidden Charges, Subscription Traps That Drain Household Budgets
Target SoHo Store Remodels to Attract Holiday Shoppers – Target’s SoHo location undergoes a major renovation to enhance customer experience and boost holiday sales
The Mamdani Effect: Charm, Calculation, and the Emergence of Democratic Socialist Charisma – New York’s First Muslim Mayor and the Question of Political Authenticity in 21st-Century Urban America
Zohran Mamdani Healthcare: The Fight for Universal Single-Payer – Medicine as a Human Right, Not a Commodity
Mamdani Meets Privately With Steven Spielberg: Questions of Billionaire Access and Democratic Accountability – NYC mayor’s closed-door encounter with filmmaker raises transparency concerns amid campaign promises to limit wealthy influence
NYC Co-Op Buildings Transform Energy Systems to Meet Climate Mandates and Reduce Emissions – Residential Cooperatives Embrace Heat Pump Technology and Building Electrification Under Local Law 97 Requirements
Generational Shift in Urban Politics as Mamdani Victory Signals Frustration With Democratic Establishment – Young Voters, Workers Rally Behind Socialist Mayor-Elect Who Defeated Cuomo and Traditional Party Power Structure
Immigrant Community Advocates Express Concerns Over Increased Federal Enforcement Activities and Detention Facility Operations – Civil Rights Organizations and Immigration Law Experts Challenge Scope and Methodology of Expanded ICE Operations in New York
From Assembly to Affordability: How Mamdani Built His Campaign on Concrete Victories – Long before running for mayor, the Queens assemblymember proved he could move policy–and his playbook is revealing
MAMDANI: The Plight of the Psychiatrically Disabled – The Ultimate “Useless” Subject in the Capitalist City
Twelve Questions for Zohran Mamdani: Commentary on New York’s First Muslim Mayor – Analysis and questions regarding Mamdani’s governing philosophy, promises, and early actions in his first month
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
NYC Gaming Board Recommends Three Casino Licenses Creating $17.5 Billion Development Opportunity – Metropolitan Park, Resorts World, and Bally’s proposals advance to final approval with projected $7 billion in tax revenue
Mamdani Spoke to Our Common Humanity While Cuomo Divided: A Legacy Comparison – New mayor’s unifying vision contrasts sharply with controversial predecessor’s polarizing governance
