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NYC Council grills Mamdani admin over communication with influencers
Council members still have questions for the Office of New Media – who didn’t testify – about its activities.
News & Politics
Politics
Trump sees ‘great potential’ in Mamdani
The NYC mayor hosted the president at Gracie Mansion, continuing their surprisingly cordial relationship, which Mamdani insisted works to New Yorkers’ benefit.
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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
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.”
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.
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.
Zohran Mamdani
Politics
Menin conspicuously absent from Mamdani’s 9/11 health announcement
The already strained relationship between the two leaders is being tested by the tense 25th anniversary commemorations.
New York City
Politics
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.
News & Politics
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Randy Mastro can’t stop suing Zohran Mamdani’s City Hall
The former first deputy mayor is carrying the torch of the Adams administration.
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Meet the new kingmaker who could lead the Brooklyn Democratic Party
What would reform look like, if Julio Peña III takes over for Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn?
Education
Policy
NYC schools chancellor isn’t giving up on NYC Reads
Kamar Samuels can’t wait for the first day of the new school year, but he’s got a lot of homework already.
Politics
Politics
Hochul, Mamdani united against ICE, pledge legal funding for migrant children
As the gubernatorial race looms, Gov. Kathy Hochul is planting her flag on immigration.
New York City Council
Policy
Concerned about e-bikes? Julie Menin is looking into them
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he’ll review 17 bills under consideration by the City Council, but said his priority is cracking down on already illegal e-bikes and e-scooters.
New York City
Policy
Rikers commission aims to seize momentum with video campaign
The commission assembled to keep New York City on track to close Rikers Island is releasing a series of videos aimed at spurring progress forward.
Transportation
Politics
Who gets a car in the Mamdani administration? These 52 officials
A car and driver is a perk for dozens of jobs in city government besides the mayor.
New York City
Politics
Dozens of city officials are driven around by chauffeurs. Are they living in a bubble?
The passenger princess life can be isolating, but some call it a necessity of the job.
Taxes
Policy
What’s a pied-à-terre tax and why do people care?
The Mamdani administration is managing the new pied-à-terre tax. The rollout is off to a rough start.
NYPD
Politics
Mamdani encouraged protests of Netanyahu’s visit. His NYPD will respond to them.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said New York City can’t act independently to arrest the Israeli prime minister, but said those who wish to protest his planned visit should.
