New York City
New York City
City Council grills Mamdani’s pick for key housing position
City Council members pressed Board of Standards and Appeals nominee John Mangin on whether he’d listen to local voices while overseeing certain affordable housing projects.
New York City
Book excerpt: How David Dinkins’ diverse coalition fell apart
By 1993, identity politics had fractured the mayor’s tenuous hold on different groups of constituents.
Opinion
Opinion: Legionella community outbreaks are hard. Politicizing them makes them harder.
When New Yorkers hear competing claims from elected officials, advocates, commentators and public health experts, it becomes harder to know who to trust.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Spotting Samuelsen’s strategy
He’s a savvy political operator, despite his brash style.
New York City
State audit finds room for improvement in NYC’s AI governance
A new report from state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli found New York City has only partially implemented 2023 recommendations on how government should use AI.
DSA
NYC-DSA approves $95k leader salaries
The socialist organization’s co-chairs hadn’t been getting paid – but the decision comes at an awkward time.
New York City
TikTokers worldwide want Zohran Mamdani to fix their problems
The social media mayor is known for making TikToks, but he may be watching yours too.
DSA
AOC rejoined DSA this month after 7-year absence
The socialist standard-bearer apparently forgot to renew her annual DSA membership when it expired in 2019.
Campaigns & Elections
Brooklyn Dems pass rules to stymie reformers
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn plans to pack the committee – but her opponents plan to sue.
New York City
Weeks away from the start of school, 3-K and pre-K programs are without funding
Several providers said they’ve had to dig into their own pockets or apply for loans to be able to open their doors on Sept. 10.
Campaigns & Elections
A ‘naked power grab:’ BK Dems rally against proposed rules change
District leaders and elected officials pushing for change in the Brooklyn Democratic Party accused Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn of trying to steal an election.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: A keen sense of timing
It took nine months to go from lobbying idea to lobbying story.
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NYN Media
Opinion: Invest in low-barrier, high-trust drop-in centers
A naked client on 125th Street couldn’t remember much, but he could remember how our open door made him feel.
Zohran Mamdani
Lobbyists are still feeling good in Mamdani’s New York
They thought the democratic socialist mayor would send lobbyists to Siberia. They're getting a warmer welcome.
Zohran Mamdani
Why is Mamdani suing the City Council?
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office sued the City Council over legislation that would give paraprofessionals a one-time pay bump.
Policy
Mamdani’s NYPD is still working with Israel
If the NYPD’s boots are laced by the IDF, as the mayor once said, then he’s letting them wear shoes in his house.
Julie Menin
Where are the subpoenas Julie Menin touted?
Eight months into her time as speaker, Julie Menin has not issued a subpoena, but she speaks often of beefing up the City Council’s oversight powers.
Read First
Who’s cooking for Mamdani? It could be you!
Vegan cooking is OUT at Gracie Mansion, South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine is IN.
Taxes
Council’s pied-à-terre hearing produces many grievances, few answers
The City Council had 11 pages of questions, but the Mamdani administration declined to appear.
News & Politics
Randy Mastro can’t stop suing Zohran Mamdani’s City Hall
The former first deputy mayor is carrying the torch of the Adams administration.
