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56 minutes ago
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MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor's Sunnyside Yards pitch to Trump sparks clash with Queens lawmaker | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani pitched President Trump on a $21 billion Sunnyside Yards development plan to build 12,000 homes and address NYC's affordability crisis, claiming Trump showed openness to the proposal.
fromAxios
22 hours ago
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Mamdani charms Trump, pushes housing and gets ICE detainee released

A democratic socialist mayor met with President Trump to propose building 12,000 housing units in New York and secured the release of a detained Columbia University student.
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56 minutes ago
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MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor's Sunnyside Yards pitch to Trump sparks clash with Queens lawmaker | amNewYork

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2 hours ago

Suspect in Washington Square Park snowball fight on cops released after assault charge was reduced to misdemeanor | amNewYork

Gusmane Coulibaly, 27, of Anderson Ave. in the Highbridge section, was taken into custody by detectives from the NYPD warrant squad and booked at the 6th Precinct where he was charged with assaulting a police officer after he was identified as one of the four suspects who were caught on camera firing snowballs and chunks of ice at cops starting at 4:20 p.m. after the blizzard ended on Feb. 23.
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fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
2 hours ago

JewBelong's NYC taxi ads against antisemitism (and Mamdani) are taken down - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

JewBelong cofounder Archie Gottesman accused Somo of censoring Jewish voices "at the very moment antisemitism is surging." Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt also condemned the ads' removal, saying, "If acknowledging that Jewish New Yorkers sometimes feel compelled to hide visible symbols of their identity is considered controversial, that should alarm all of us."
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fromwww.amny.com
52 minutes ago

Op Ed | The judges who shape New York long after the ballots are cast | amNewYork

New York City's elected trial judges—Civil Court and Surrogate's Court judges—wield significant influence over vulnerable citizens' lives, including eviction, custody, and bail decisions, making judicial races critical despite low voter attention.
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fromStreetsblog
16 hours ago

Friday's Headlines: Undermined at Every Turn Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New York City's mayor lacks effective control over NYPD and FDNY leadership, who continue policies contradicting his stated positions despite his authority over both agencies.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
8 hours ago

The Daily Dirt: Council member backs aggressive tactics

Activists protesting outside the Museum of Chinese in America have aggressively confronted visitors including children, with a city official's chief of staff participating in demonstrations against the museum and a commercial landlord.
#ice-detention
fromFox News
1 day ago
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Trump tells NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Columbia student detained by ICE will be released

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1 day ago
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Columbia student detained by ICE released following Mamdani's direct appeal to Trump | amNewYork

fromFox News
1 day ago
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Trump tells NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Columbia student detained by ICE will be released

fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
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Columbia student detained by ICE released following Mamdani's direct appeal to Trump | amNewYork

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fromFortune
7 hours ago

New York City cops actually arrested someone for getting in a snowball fight with them | Fortune

A content creator was arrested for pelting police officers with snow and ice during an organized snowball fight in Washington Square Park, charged with obstructing governmental administration and harassment.
NYC politics
fromFortune
7 hours ago

How Zohran Mamdani and his fake newspaper charmed Trump, led to promise of major housing deal | Fortune

A New York City mayor used a mock newspaper front page to appeal to Trump's media awareness and secure his support for a $21 billion federal housing investment project at Sunnyside Yard in Queens.
#police-assault
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
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Bronx man busted for assaulting cops during Washington Square Park snowball fight | amNewYork

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1 day ago
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Bronx man busted for assaulting cops during Washington Square Park snowball fight | amNewYork

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fromHoodline
21 hours ago

NYC Council Calls Rubio Detention Unlawful

New York City Council leadership filed emergency legal papers challenging the federal detention of council data analyst Rafael Rubio, arguing immigration agents unlawfully seized him during a routine appointment.
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fromBusiness Insider
16 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani's savvy with Trump is lighting up the internet

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani secured housing concessions from President Trump during an Oval Office meeting by presenting flattering newspaper mockups, generating significant social media attention.
#immigration-enforcement
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fromGothamist
7 hours ago

Man shoves NYC subway rider onto tracks at Jay St station in Brooklyn, police say

A man pushed a 55-year-old onto subway tracks at Jay Street-MetroTech station in Brooklyn, injuring him; police are searching for the suspect.
fromNewsOne
4 hours ago

Report: ICE Impersonated NYPD To Arrest Columbia University Student

The officers falsely told the building superintendent that they were from the Police Department and said that they were searching for a missing child. The superintendent let the officers in, Ms. Shipman said. At the apartment door of the student, Ellie Aghayeva, 29, the officers repeated the same story to gain entry. Our security cameras captured the agents in the hallway showing pictures of the alleged missing child.
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fromwww.amny.com
5 hours ago

Suspect sought for punching out man on Bronx street: NYPD | amNewYork

NYPD seeks suspect who punched a 67-year-old man in the Bronx, causing him to lose consciousness; suspect fled in a gray Range Rover SUV.
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fromStreetsblog
1 day ago

Thursday's Headlines: Beyond Snowballs Edition - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD arrested a driver for a fatal wrong-way crash, while officials contradicted the mayor's livable streets agenda within 24 hours.
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fromHuffPost
1 day ago

Mayor Mamdani Tries To Turn Down The Heat As Police Demand Blood Over Rowdy Snowball Fight

A snowball fight in Washington Square Park escalated when police arrived, injuring two officers, prompting debate over whether the incident constitutes criminal assault.
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fromFox News
1 day ago

New York's Mayor Mamdani promised change - now he's gutting the NYPD

New York City's mayor canceled planned hiring of 5,000 police officers to address budget shortfalls, worsening public safety by exacerbating recruitment crises and increasing emergency response times by over 50%.
NYC politics
fromDailycaller
22 hours ago

Mamdani Has 'Productive Meeting' With Trump At White House

NYC Mayor Mamdani met with President Trump to discuss housing development, finding common ground on building more homes in New York City.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Will the snowball charges stick? Veteran NYC snow scrum attorneys are divided.

Defense attorneys disagree on whether people who threw snow and ice at NYPD officers in Washington Square Park should face assault charges.
fromNew York Post
22 hours ago

NYCHA residents clamor to join Mamdani's 'rental ripoff' hearing as first landlord-bashing sesh gets underway: 'We are his tenants'

The city is our landlord, the mayor is our landlord, we are his tenants so why are we not included? I feel like it's completely unrealistic and it's unfair to have us live in this inhumane condition and we are not invited.
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NYC politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

A New York City snowball fight gone wrong leaves Mayor Mamdani at odds with police

A snowball fight in Washington Square Park escalated into confrontations with police, creating conflict between Mayor Mamdani and NYPD leadership over whether participants should face criminal charges.
NYC politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

NYPD is on a 4-person manhunt after 'disgraceful' and 'criminal' assault that Mamdani calls 'snowball fight' | Fortune

A post-blizzard snowball fight in Washington Square Park where officers were pelted has sparked disagreement between Mayor Mamdani, who views it as harmless fun, and the NYPD, which calls it criminal assault.
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
1 day ago

Pro-Israel and anti-Zionist Jews clash at NYC Council hearing on protest 'buffer zones' - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

The buffer zone proposal has drawn a split response since its introduction in January. Many pro-Israel Jews have lauded it as a way to curb intimidation in a tense climate, while opponents say it would inappropriately clamp down on constitutionally protected speech, including against pro-Israel events.
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fromThe Forward
1 day ago

NYC synagogue protest bill tasks police with developing a protection plan. Mamdani still hasn't committed to sign

Michael Gerber, the police department's deputy commissioner for legal affairs, told council members Wednesday that the NYPD will craft a framework that carefully weighs constitutional considerations, balancing public safety with free speech rights and establishing clear procedures for managing protests.
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fromJust The News
1 day ago

NYPD makes arrest in connection with crowd pelting officers with snow, ice balls amid blizzard

The NYPD said the charges are over a incident Monday in Manhattan's Washington Square Park, where officers responding to reports of a disorderly group in the park were hit repeatedly with ice and packed snow. Authorities said the officers suffered injuries to the head, neck, and face.
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NYC politics
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Mamdani Meets a Second Snow Crisis With Enhanced Resolve-and a Little Luck

Mayor Zohran Mamdani improved his crisis management response during a second blizzard, demonstrating learning from initial shortcomings in coordinating city services during weather emergencies.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Mamdani supports 15 mph speed limit for cyclists in Central Park

Mayor Mamdani's administration supports a 15 mph speed limit for cyclists in Central Park, defending his predecessor's controversial order despite a lawsuit from cycling advocates.
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Mamdani makes unscheduled trip to meet Trump on Thursday

I speak to him a lot. Bad policy, but nice guy.
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from710 WOR
1 day ago

22 NYC Council Members Push To Tax Millionaires | 710 WOR

Twenty-two NYC Council members urge state lawmakers to pass the Fair Share Act, enabling a 2% income tax on residents earning over $1 million to address the city's $5.4 billion budget deficit.
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fromBlack Enterprise
1 day ago

New York's Working Families Party Rejects Mamdani's Choice For Congress, Backs Antonio Reynoso

The Working Families Party endorsed Brooklyn's Antonio Reynoso for New York's 7th Congressional District Democratic primary, citing his record of delivering for communities over Mayor Mamdani's preferred candidate Claire Valdez.
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fromNBC News
1 day ago

Hunter College places professor on leave after 'abhorrent' remarks about Black students

Hunter College placed a tenured professor on leave after she made racist remarks about Black students during a public school meeting in New York City.
fromNew York Amsterdam News
1 day ago

City grant enlists Black and Brown artists to build community and prevent hate crimes

Community-led work is critical to preventing hate and addressing the conditions that allow bias to take hold. These grants support New Yorkers who are doing the hard, meaningful work of bringing people together, strengthening relationships, and helping build a city where everyone belongs.
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NYC politics
fromFOX 5 New York
1 day ago

73-year-old man dies weeks after Brooklyn assault; suspect arrested, victim identified

A November assault in Brooklyn escalated to homicide after the 73-year-old victim died from his injuries in December, with a suspect arrested and charged with assault.
#hate-crime
#hate-crimes
fromNewsday
1 day ago
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NYC man who randomly punched TikTok influencer convicted for that assault and other attacks

fromNewsday
1 day ago
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NYC man who randomly punched TikTok influencer convicted for that assault and other attacks

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fromNew York Amsterdam News
1 day ago

Elders honored at 61st Commemoration of Malcolm X at The Shabazz Center

Over 100 people gathered at the Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Center for the 61st Commemoration, honoring elders and Malcolm's legacy through action and community strengthening.
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fromNew York City, NY Patch
1 day ago

NYC College Professor Placed On Leave Over Alleged Racist Remarks

Hunter College suspended a professor after racist comments were made during a Zoom meeting, with the college investigating under conduct and nondiscrimination policies.
fromHoodline
1 day ago

NYPD Seeks Suspect in $17K Queens, Brooklyn Robbery Pattern

Investigators say the pattern, which mostly targeted older residents and a few neighborhood businesses, unfolded between late December and early February. No arrests have been made so far, and the probe is still very much active, according to authorities.
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fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
2 days ago

Critics of NY synagogue protest 'buffer zone' bill demonstrate outside City Hall hearing - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

New York City Council held its first hearing on a bill establishing buffer zones around houses of worship, with protesters opposing it on free speech grounds and supporters backing protections for synagogues.
fromStreetsblog
2 days ago

Wednesday's Headlines: Strange Busfellows Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Such a policy would undermine local decision-making and threaten access to safe, reliable, and affordable transit for the riders who rely on it most.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Mamdani names social services chief amid scrutiny over deaths of homeless New Yorkers

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Erin Dalton as commissioner of social services amid criticism over the city's response to homelessness and winter deaths.
NYC politics
fromNewsNation
2 days ago

Mayor Mamdani under fire for response to NYPD officers pelted with snowballs

Mayor Mamdani faced criticism for downplaying an assault on NYPD officers during a Washington Square Park snowball incident that hospitalized two officers with head and face injuries.
fromCbsnews
2 days ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani says controversial snowball fight "got out of hand"

I've said that what I saw was a snowball fight, it should be treated accordingly. It was one that got out of hand, but that's what it was. He again reiterated that NYPD officers, and all city workers, deserve to be treated with respect.
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NYC politics
fromChalkbeat
2 days ago

Unions, NYCLU slam bills that would grant police more power over protests at schools

A proposed bill to establish police buffer zones at schools and campuses faces opposition from faculty unions and civil liberties advocates who argue it would restrict protest rights despite claims it promotes transparency.
fromCity & State NY
1 day ago

Mamdani once said his admin would be 'Trump's worst nightmare.' In practice, he's taking a cordial approach.

"My administration will be Donald Trump's worst nightmare," Mamdani said on Aug. 11, representing the aggressive campaign rhetoric he deployed during his mayoral race.
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fromGothamist
1 day ago

NYC bill restricting protests outside religious and educational institutions gains steam

A revised City Council bill addressing protests at houses of worship and educational facilities gained NYPD endorsement after removing a controversial 100-foot buffer zone provision, though critics argue it lacks substantive measures.
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fromNewsday
2 days ago

New York City police investigating after officers were hit with snowballs during a snowball fight

NYPD officers were pelted with snowballs during a Washington Square Park snowball fight, with multiple officers struck in the face and hospitalized in stable condition.
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fromHoodline
2 days ago

NYC January Subway Crime Rises As Enforcement Drops

NYC subway major felonies rose 6.1% in January 2026 while arrests declined 3.1%, creating mixed safety signals amid increased hate incidents and rider anxiety.
fromHR Brew
2 days ago

Legislative lowdown: NYC's expanded time off law takes effect as Mamdani steps up enforcement

Most employees in the city are already entitled to take up to 40 or 56 hours of paid time off a year for a variety of reasons, including caring for themselves or a family member who is sick, or taking safety measures in the case of incidents such as domestic or workplace violence.
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fromNBC New York
2 days ago

Mamdani has two-word response to Trump jab at State of the Union: 'Thank you"

NYC Mayor Mamdani thanked Trump for highlighting the city's snow removal job program, which attracted 1,400 new workers and cleared thousands of crosswalks, hydrants, and bus stops.
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fromwww.cnn.com
2 days ago

Zohran Mamdani and NYC police are at odds after two officers were injured in a snowball fight

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's lighthearted response to a snowball fight incident involving injured police officers sparked controversy and accusations of failed leadership from the Police Benevolent Association.
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fromCity & State NY
2 days ago

Trump gives 'nice guy' Mamdani a State of the Union shoutout

Trump criticized NYC Mayor Mamdani as communist while praising him personally, then attacked Democratic voting policies by highlighting inconsistency in ID requirements for snow removal pay versus voting.
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fromNew York City, NY Patch
3 days ago

Why NYC Schools Didn't Move To Remote Learning

NYC schools reopened after a snowstorm with Code Blue remaining in effect, while the mayor emphasized continued support for vulnerable populations and the critical role schools play beyond education.
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fromComic Sands
2 days ago

Blizzard Reporter Caught Off Guard When Interview Snowballs Into Rant About Predatory Landlords In NYC

A New York resident interrupted a nostalgic snow day interview to criticize hedge funds and private equity ownership of residential property, highlighting housing instability amid the Northeast blizzard.
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fromHoodline
2 days ago

Bushwick Neighbors Clash With ICE, Pepper Spray Reported

Bushwick residents organized a street confrontation with ICE agents during a detention, with volunteer-run social media accounts coordinating real-time alerts about immigration enforcement activities in neighborhoods.
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 days ago

ICE Protestor Arrested After Crowd Blocks Brooklyn Intersection

Officers received a report of people unlawfully occupying the roadway and obstructing vehicular traffic near Washington and Willoughby streets, according to a NYPD spokesperson. Officers instructed the group to disperse multiple times, according to police. Most complied, but one individual refused to leave the street and was taken into custody.
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fromStreetsblog
2 days ago

Judge Blocks City From Implementing 15 MPH Bike Speed Limit In Central Park - Streetsblog New York City

A state judge temporarily blocked New York City's plan to reduce bike speed limits in Central Park to 15 mph, suggesting the New York Cycle Club's legal challenge may succeed.
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fromRaw Story
2 days ago

Disbarred Rudy Giuliani offers to represent NYC cops over snowball fight with 'illegals'

Disbarred former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani offered to represent NYPD officers involved in a snowball incident, characterizing the snowball throwing as attempted murder and a mob attack.
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Brooklyn Man, 22, Shot While Walking Home In Bed-Stuy

The victim was hit in the right arm in front of an apartment building on MacDonough Street near Howard Avenue at about 10 p.m. He was taken to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, where he was listed in stable condition.
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fromStreetsblog
2 days ago

'Heartbreaking': Midtown Biz Group Removes Memorial To Beloved Cyclist - Streetsblog New York City

The only things that I have to memorialize my [child] are these ghost bikes. Hightman's father told Streetsblog that he has few reminders of his child, who used they/them pronouns, and called the ghost bike's removal heartbreaking and upsetting. There was also a ghost bike for Hightman in their native Virginia, but that was removed as well.
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fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Exclusive | 'Pressure' from 'pro-Palestine' Mamdani spurred drone company's ouster from Brooklyn Navy Yard: CEO

Brooklyn Navy Yard is not renewing Easy Aerial's lease amid alleged mayoral pressure tied to protests over its drones used by Israel and U.S. agencies.
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fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Planned Protected Time Off Law expansion goes into effect, mayor vows to pursue businesses who don't comply | amNewYork

New York City mandates an extra 32 hours of unpaid protected time off annually and expands covered reasons for leave while ramping up employer enforcement.
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fromForbes
1 week ago

'Trying To Tax Us Into Oblivion': Top NYC Republican Hammers Mamdani's Preliminary Budget

Zohran Mamdani's budget proposes raising statewide taxes on the wealthiest or imposing a property tax hike on New York City homeowners.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
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MAYOR MAMDANI'S FIRST 50 DAYS: Big ambitions, but bigger budget problems, define his first weeks in office | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
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MAYOR MAMDANI'S FIRST 50 DAYS: Big ambitions, but bigger budget problems, define his first weeks in office | amNewYork

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fromFox News
1 week ago

Mamdani proposes cutting NYPD budget, canceling 5K new officer hires

Mayor Zohran Mamdani canceled a planned NYPD expansion and proposes budget reductions that cap policing staff near current levels to address a major fiscal shortfall.
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Queens On Edge As Rezoning Wave Promises Massive Housing Boom

The Adams administration's zoning push centers on the "City of Yes for Housing Opportunity" package, a citywide zoning text amendment that city materials say could enable roughly 108,850 new homes over 15 years. According to the NYC Department of City Planning, the proposal includes a universal affordability bonus, looser parking requirements and new tools aimed at allowing more housing near transit.
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fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Opinion: Mamdani Must Do More Than Just Undo the Mistakes of Eric Adams - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani pledged a 20% Fordham Road bus-speed increase but revived a diluted 'offset' bus-lane design that previously failed to deliver fast buses.
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fromNews 12 - Default
1 week ago

Gov. Hochul sends $1.5B in state funding to help stabilize NYC finances

New York State will provide $1.5 billion to stabilize New York City finances, including funding for youth programs, sales tax restoration, and public health.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Manhattan Panel Pans DOT Plan for Unprotected E. 17th St. Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

"If we're going to be putting down new bike lanes, we should get the job done right and get the full protection and the full safety benefits of a bike lane, not a half measure," Jason Froimowitz, the chair of the board's transportation committee, told Streetsblog.
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fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

Bus lane, bike lane projects killed by Adams coming back under Mamdani

Mayor Mamdani pledged to restart multiple stalled bus and bike lane street redesign projects across the Bronx and Brooklyn to improve safety and transit.
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fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

New York's CEOs Are Gearing Up for a Fight With Mamdani

Kathy Wylde retired after 25 years leading the Partnership for New York City, urging business leaders not to panic about a socialist-leaning mayor.
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fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Law Department nominee tells City Council he'll be lawyer for entire city, not just Mamdani | amNewYork

Steven Banks pledges to serve as Corporation Counsel for the entire city, be accessible to council members, reconcile disagreements, and prioritize the rule of law.
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fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Meet Steve Fulop, Corporate New York's New Mouthpiece - Streetsblog New York City

Steve Fulop is leading the Partnership for New York City, prioritizing Gateway funding, opposing highway widenings, and engaging transit and community stakeholders.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

NYC parents would not enroll kids in public schools if kindergarten G&T program ends: survey

Nearly half of surveyed NYC parents would avoid enrolling their children in public schools if kindergarten G&T entry is eliminated, with 68% opposing cuts.
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fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

A new NYC rooftop is opening for public tours for the first time ever this summer

The David N. Dinkins Municipal Building rooftop cupola will open to the public for free guided tours starting this summer, offering 360-degree city views.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Universal School Streets Will Be a Heavy Lift for Mamdani: Advocates - Streetsblog New York City

I want to implement universal school streets,
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fromBloomberglaw
1 month ago

Mamdani Taps Ex-Paul Weiss Pro Bono Chief as NYC Law Leader (1)

Steve Banks will serve as New York City corporation counsel, bringing decades of public-interest litigation experience defending homeless people and low-income tenants.
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fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
1 month ago

A historic day in South Brooklyn: Kayla Santosuosso sworn in as District 47's first female council member Brooklyn Paper

Kayla Santosuosso sworn in as District 47's first female council member; pledges to cut small-business red tape, advance universal childcare, and improve NYCHA housing.
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