New York City
Campaigns & Elections
Rajkumar challenger sues to kick her off ballot, alleging petition fraud
DSA-backed David Orkin said he started digging after finding his own campaign volunteer’s signature on the Queens Democrat’s petitions.
Heard Around Town
Zohran Mamdani releases his first mayoral tax returns
The mayor actually overpaid his taxes last year. Meanwhile, Council Speaker Julie Menin refused to share her tax return.
Heard Around Town
Eric Adams’ Charter Revision Commission to meet in Randy Mastro’s office on 4/20
The ex-mayor’s loyalists are going to try to open up city primaries, Mamdani be darned!
New York City Council
Julie Menin touts fiscal responsibility while backing some very pricey bills
The council speaker hasn’t figured out how to pay for expanded rental voucher eligibility or teacher’s aide bonuses, as she criticized the mayor’s budget proposal.
Heard Around Town
Council bills would seek bathrooms, maps ahead of World Cup
Preparing for an influx of a million spectators who need to know where to hang out and where to pee.
New York City Council
Paladino presents her case
At a hearing Tuesday, the Republican council member will try to convince a judge she’s being discriminated against for conservative beliefs after the City Council tried to initiate an ethics committee process.
Opinion
Editor’s note: Zohran’s Mamdoppelgänger
Being confused for the mayor can happen when you play him on stage.
Zohran Mamdani
100 days in, Mamdani embraces democratic socialism
“Pothole politics” is the New York City mayor’s answer to “sewer socialism.”
Zohran Mamdani
Mamdani’s first 100 days: A record-breaking winter
The mayor exceeded expectations on plowing but caught some strays in a controversial snowball fight.
Zohran Mamdani
Mamdani’s first 100 days: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
The mayor shouldered the weight of global stardom while learning the ropes of city bureaucracy – and getting hit with some unexpected challenges.
Zohran Mamdani
Mamdani’s first 100 days: Staffing up
The new mayor attracted top talent from around the country, but there were certainly hiccups along the way.
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Personality
How does Mamdani’s first 100 days favorability stack up against Adams, de Blasio?
Mayors often start strong with a base of support, but sometimes that doesn’t even last the first few months.
Heard Around Town
This race ain’t big enough for two Micahs
Micah Lasher is trying to get longshot Micah Bergdale off the ballot in NY-12.
Zohran Mamdani
Gen Z on the millennial mayor
The young voters that propelled Zohran Mamdani to victory reflect on the first 100 days of his term.
Zohran Mamdani
Mamdani’s first 100 days: Every politician is now making Reels
In Zohran’s New York, elected officials can’t avoid short-form social media content any longer.
Zohran Mamdani
Mamdani on Trump, AI, Menin and what can be accomplished in 100 days
The mayor has the job approval of half of New Yorkers, and he claims he never uses ChatGPT.
Opinion
Publisher’s Note: We’re nominated for a Webby!
Vote for the City & State x Firewall Podcast Episode Featuring Zohran Mamdani
Heard Around Town
Mamdani heads to the zoo to announce the latest DCWP settlement
At the red panda exhibit, the mayor will tout a settlement with HungryPanda.
Criminal Justice
At Bellevue Hospital, Mamdani takes a step toward closing Rikers
The mayor touted the opening of a 104-bed therapeutic unit for incarcerated people to replace a Rikers Island infirmary.
