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fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Commentary: Why neophyte mayors need steady hands on the wheel

Running a big city involves complexities beyond public service experience.
Mamdani's success hinges on wise cooperation with experienced city officials.
fromChicago Tribune
1 week ago

Andy Shaw: Why neophyte mayors need steady hands on the wheel

Running a city significantly differs from leading a movement; effective governance requires experience in various operational aspects.
Zohran Mamdani's path to NYC mayor may benefit from learning from Brandon Johnson's experiences and forging alliances with seasoned politicians.
fromFortune
1 month ago

New York's tech elite are melting down over the election of Zohran Mamdani. Is the city destined for a San Francisco-style rebellion?

For those of us in the trenches of X, the meltdown was a familiar sight, echoing the contempt that the tech elite have directed at San Francisco for years.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Hot'lection Edition - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD's crackdown on micro-mobility vehicles is part of a broader campaign against crime, highlighting the role of scooters in violent incidents.
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

10 Jobs That Kept a Medieval City Running: Inside 14th-Century London - Medievalists.net

The Jubilee Book provides insights into the structure of medieval London city government, detailing roles from mayors to street cleaners.
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