Zohran Mamdani
Policy
DCAS is in for a Mamdani era shakeup
The new mayor is signaling his City Hall is taking a hard look at an agency caught up in corruption allegations during the Adams administration.
Personality
Personality
3 NY nurse lawmakers have joined the picket line as strike approaches one month
Assembly Members Phara Souffrant Forrest and Karines Reyes and City Council Member Mercedes Narcisse are current or former nurses. Reyes is on strike herself.
Policy
Policy
Mamdani has a lot of explaining to do on his ‘Department of Community Safety’
The New York City mayor isn’t alone in wanting the NYPD to respond to fewer mental health calls, but how he plans to make that happen is still an open question.
Opinion
Opinion
Editor’s note: Campaign donors are power for Letitia James
The state attorney general is a national figure, thanks to the president.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Cabán and Nurse will lead NYC Council Progressive Caucus
And they foresee much alignment with Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
NYN Media
NYN Media
Opinion: The hidden twin crises facing older New Yorkers
A local solution that pairs meal delivery with human connection is taking shape.
Interviews & Profiles
NYN Media
Procurement reform is Lincoln Restler’s problem now.
A Q&A with the new City Council contracts committee chair on “one of the most intractable and problematic components of city government.”
News & Politics
Politics
Mark Levine endorses Dan Goldman for Congress
That’s a blow to Brad Lander, Levine’s predecessor as comptroller – unless redistricting shakes up the congressional race.
New York City
Policy
Deadly extended cold snap proves early challenge for Mamdani
The snowstorm was one thing. Extended cold temperatures is another.
New York City
Policy
Poll: New Yorkers not that interested in hailing a robotaxi
Amid a lobbying push for self-driving cars, a new survey shows less than a third of New Yorkers are interested in riding in one.
New York City
Politics
NYC Council announces antisemitism task force, raising eyebrows with Vernikov leadership
The city faces increased antisemitism crimes, and Speaker Julie Menin has made the issue a priority.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Mark Levine says the NYC budget gap really is that bad
It’s also politically convenient for a mayor looking to tax the rich.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
WFP backs Jibreel Jalloh in challenge to Jaime Williams
The WFP heads to southern Brooklyn.
Heard Around Town
Politics
NYC Council Dems push Schumer to block ICE funding
Council Members don’t want any money for immigration enforcement agencies, while the Senate Minority Leader is looking for a deal including reforms.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Zohran Mamdani and Zack Weiner have LinkNYC in common
We’re paying attention to any loopholes being exploited on these sidewalk screens.
News & Politics
Politics
Mamdani reiterates campaign promise to disband the NYPD Strategic Response Group
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch hasn’t commented on the future of the unit.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Stated meeting: Veto overrides and new legislation to create the Department of Community Safety
One of Mamdani’s major campaign promises will get the New York City Council treatment.
Budget
Politics
Mamdani promises no budget games – but he has a budget narrative
Ahead of his preliminary budget release, Mayor Zohran Mamdani pointed his finger back at the last guy.
Rikers Island
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Politics