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New York City
Politics
Mamdani’s inauguration – through the eyes of five New Yorkers
A taxi driver, a campaign aide, a former comptroller, a field organizer, and a certain crime-fighting radio host.
Zohran Mamdani
Politics
Who’s who in Zohran Mamdani’s administration?
Meet the folks who are running New York City.
Education
Policy
The education challenges the Mamdani administration faces
A wholesale end to mayoral control of schools will not be among them, despite what Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said on the campaign trail.
Eric Adams
Politics
Eric Adams goes out fighting the City Council
Vetoes and a brand new charter revision commission marked the New York City mayor’s last day
News & Politics
Politics
What does it mean to be on Mamdani’s transition committee? For most, an assembly and a 90-minute Zoom
The mayor-elect has solicited input from crowded virtual meetings and a digital recommendation form.
New York City
Personality
Mamdani to name Kamar Samuels as schools chancellor
The Manhattan superintendent will lead the nation’s largest public school system.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Mamdani transition team hires outside firm to support vetting process
The mayor-elect’s transition team is looking to avoid more situations like the resignation of an appointee over past antisemitic tweets.
New York City
Politics
Council Ethics Commitee opts to look into Paladino’s anti-Muslim rhetoric
The council member previously called for the “expulsion of Muslims from western nations.”
Personality
Personality
City Council newbies opt to swear in together
Six incoming members will take the oath on Friday.
New York City
Policy
City Council passes several controversial housing bills, setting up potential veto battle
On Julie Menin’s desk in January: Potential vetoes, new legislation and a union push to preserve staff jobs.
News & Politics
Politics
Here lies the Eric Adams mayoralty
The mayor, in farewell address, touted his ‘perfectly imperfect’ tenure.
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Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Mark Levine talks Jewish community’s ‘deliberate show of defiance’ following Sydney attack
“We have even more reason to be open and public and out there, celebrating this holiday, celebrating who we are, literally shining a candle in the darkness,” the incoming New York City comptroller said.
Technology
Policy
Could self-driving cars be on a collision course with Zohran Mamdani?
The incoming mayor has not weighed in on the autonomous vehicles that have taken other cities by storm. But he’s certain to face pressure to do so, from both the industry and taxi workers.
New York City
Personality
Exit Interview: Adrienne Adams on her legacy, accomplishments and mayoral run
She tells the next City Council speaker to keep your eyes on the prize of serving New York City.
News & Politics
Politics
The New York City Council accidentally paid former staffers. Now the council is demanding repayment.
“I was shocked and horrified,” said one former staffer who is being asked to repay more than $800.
New York City Council
Politics
City Council set to override 4 mayoral vetoes
It’s not much of a surprise: The four bills vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams originally passed the City Council with veto-proof majorities.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Menin: ‘I want to be a speaker for every member’
The Upper East Side City Council member and apparent victor in the speaker’s race is meeting with the members who were against her this week.
New York City
Politics
Julie Menin announces she has the support to be the next council speaker
The council member from Manhattan claimed to have 36 votes and the backing of four unions.
Politics
Politics
Menin to announce major support in City Council speaker race
The speaker hopeful is expected to announce endorsements from labor unions including UFT and 32BJ SEIU as well as council members.
New York City
Politics
Mamdani and Trump, affectionately, meet face to face
Just two populist New Yorkers with massive charisma and opposing agendas who seem to get along famously.
