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Trump to meet with Mamdani Monday

The leaders got along famously well last year. This meeting, on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, could be more tense.

Events

Policy

Mamdani’s EDC head warns against ‘unbridled growth’ in first big speech

Government veteran Tony Shorris spoke at a City & State summit, one week after starting at the New York City Economic Development Corporation.

New York City

Politics

Mamdani’s first report card is out

The Mayor’s Management Report for Fiscal Year 2026, by the numbers

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Feeding families requires expanding the FRESH program

The innovative program allows property owners and developers to construct larger buildings so long as they include a supermarket.

New York City

Politics

NYC Council probes NYPD stats

The NYPD is reporting major crime declines, but council members have some questions about the data.

New York City

Policy

Federal workers still don’t want to move to Jersey – but looks like they’ll have to

The new headquarters for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New York District and North Atlantic Division will be in Jersey City.

New York City

Politics

Judge blocks Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s BK Dems rules overhaul

Judge Jill R. Epstein called the recent vote to change party rules – part of the Brooklyn chair’s scheme to maintain control – “improper.”

Immigration

NYN Media

NYC sues feds over ‘public charge’ rule

Immigration nonprofits joined Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration to back the suit

Personality

Personality

How many Primetime Emmys will New York take home?

Kareem Rahma’s show is up for an Emmy, in addition to many other productions filmed in the Empire State.

Personality

Personality

Rafael Espinal talks New York City press passes, film tax breaks and economic justice

The commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment also discusses his creative side.

News & Politics

Politics

Mamdani attends Staten Island 9/11 event, over GOP rancor

Unlike in past years, the mayor and other electeds were not asked to speak at the Postcards memorial event, hosted by GOP Borough President Vito Fossella.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: Setting the record straight on Mamdani’s lawyer

A retired Navy lawyer said New York City Chief Counsel Ramzi Kassem should be thanked for his work representing an al-Qaida member.

New York City Council

Policy

It could get easier for press passes to get revoked

The New York City Council is pushing a bill following outrage over “Mangionistas” with press credentials.

Personality

Personality

Back to school reading list: NYC politicos edition

Put down “The Power Broker.” Pick up one of two novels about futuristic cars.

New York City

Politics

Rahm Emanuel is still talking about his meeting with Zohran Mamdani

The potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate’s story doesn’t align with City Hall’s version of events.