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2 hours agoMamdani Unveils LGBTQ Office as $65 Million Pledge Remains Uncertain
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani established the Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs but has not allocated promised funds for gender-affirming care.
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2 days agoMayor Zohran Mamdani seeks to overhaul how NYPD handles mental crisis calls
Mayor Mamdani is creating a $260 million mayoral Office of Community Safety to oversee NYPD responses to mental health crises, gun crimes, hate crimes, and domestic violence, falling short of his campaign promise for a $1.1 billion Department of Community Safety.
#budget-cuts
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1 day agoAgency tasked with protecting workers says it needs more lawyers as Mamdani reverses campaign commitment to double its budget | amNewYork
Mayor Mamdani proposed an 8% budget cut for the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, contrary to his campaign promise to double its funding.
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1 day agoNo More 24 Act expected to pass mid-April, protesters vow daily sit-in until then | amNewYork
I have been working 24-hour shifts for 16 years, and it has ruined my health. There is no such thing as a 24-hour workday anywhere in the world, and it must stop immediately.
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2 days agoEditorial | Mamdani needs to focus on being New York's mayor, not his worldview | amNewYork
Mayor Mamdani frequently addresses international issues instead of focusing on local New York City concerns like affordability, public safety, and transportation that voters prioritized.
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2 days agoNYC Mayor Mamdani launches community safety office, inching forward a campaign promise
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani established an office for community safety to reduce police involvement in mental health emergencies, starting with two staff members and plans to expand the B-HEARD program.
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2 days agoNY-7 Congress Race: Antonio Reynoso lands Rep. Pat Ryan backing in race to replace Velazquez | amNewYork
U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan endorses Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in the Democratic primary for New York's 7th Congressional District to replace retiring Rep. Nydia Velazquez.
#minimum-wage-policy
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3 days agoBusiness owner says 'we don't have money' as NYC officials propose minimum wage hike: report
New York City officials consider a $30 minimum wage hike, with business owners warning of severe economic consequences and job losses similar to those experienced in Los Angeles.
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2 days ago'It can't stand': Battle lines drawn for $30-minimum wage bill for NYC
A proposed $30 minimum wage for New York City has sparked intense debate between business opponents and worker advocates, with supporters citing affordability crisis impacts and opponents warning of unsustainable employer costs.
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2 days agoMamdani might raid a severely underfunded retiree fund to balance New York City's bursting budget
New York City faces a severe fiscal crisis driven by $260 billion in long-term liabilities, primarily from public pensions and retiree health care costs that threaten funding for essential services.
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2 days agoThursday's Headlines: Backed into a Corner Edition - Streetsblog New York City
Governor Hochul promotes auto insurance deregulation backed by Uber and major insurers spending millions on lobbying, while facing increased scrutiny from press corps over corporate influence.
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2 days ago'How Do You Do That to People?' Crash Victims Speak Out Against Hochul's Car Insurance Agenda - Streetsblog New York City
Governor Hochul's proposals to limit traffic victims' rights to sue would reduce compensation for injured New Yorkers while fraud remains rare and Uber-backed groups outspend attorney lobbyists.
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2 days agoRepublican Senator Claims You Can't Shovel Snow in NYC Without ID
You can't go to work, you can't shovel snow in New York City without an ID. That program hired temporary snow shovelers in severe weather, and, thanks to federal employment laws, required two forms of identification as the job pays up to $30 an hour-a living wage Britt and her fellow Republicans are unfamiliar with. You can shovel all the snow you want in the city without an ID-you just won't get paid by City Hall.
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2 days agoJersey City to end 'fixed posts' for police, launch new data sharing
Jersey City Police Department implements major reforms including ending fixed posts, deploying mobile patrols with community engagement, and launching JC IMPACT metrics system for transparency and accountability.
#immigration-deportation
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2 days agoImmigration judge orders deportation of NYC Council employee after ICE arrest, city leaders push back
An immigration judge ordered deportation of a former NYC Council employee identified as an undocumented Venezuelan immigrant, while city officials claim he had legal authorization to work and remain in the country.
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2 days agoImmigration judge orders deportation of NYC Council employee after ICE arrest, city leaders push back
An immigration judge ordered deportation of a former NYC Council employee identified as an undocumented Venezuelan immigrant, while city officials claim he had legal authorization to work and remain in the country.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days agoMamdani team moves to stop New York from representing Eric Adams in assault suit
New York City's administration seeks to stop providing legal representation to former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault lawsuit, arguing he was not acting within his employment scope when the alleged 1993 assault occurred.
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fromwww.amny.com
3 days agoMAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Tisch says talks over NYPD protest unit are not about disbanding it; Mayor taps new sanitation head | amNewYork
Police Commissioner Tisch testified that a proposed Department of Community Safety would handle only about 2% of NYPD calls, with discussions about the Strategic Response Group focused on protest policing methods rather than disbanding the unit.
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3 days agoMamdani put Ramadan at the center of NYC's cultural life, bringing joy and a backlash
Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted an iftar celebration for Muslim city workers, framing it as defiance against dehumanization while responding to Senator Tuberville's inflammatory post equating the gathering with 9/11.
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3 days agoMTA Sued Over Subway Booth Closures
A transit workers union, elected officials, and disability rights group sued the MTA for illegally closing subway station booths without required public hearings, alleging violations of state law and disability access protections.
#eric-adams
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4 days agoCity moves to end legal defense of Adams in sexual assault suit | amNewYork
New York City's Law Department moved to stop taxpayer-funded defense of former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault lawsuit, arguing his alleged 1994 actions fall outside the scope of public employment.
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4 days agoNew York City seeks to stop defending former Mayor Eric Adams in sex assault suit
New York City's Law Department withdrew legal representation for former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault lawsuit, determining he was not acting within the scope of city employment when the alleged 1993 incident occurred.
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4 days agoMamdani flips: Dozens rally at City Hall, feeling betrayed' after mayor backtracks on housing campaign promise
Mayor Mamdani reduced CityFHEPS funding to $1.64 billion, breaking campaign promises to expand tenant and homeless support programs despite council mandates.
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4 days agoMamdani gets props from de Blasio on managing Trump: 'That might actually work'
NYC Mayor Mamdani successfully pitched Trump for federal investment in a Sunnyside housing project using creative appeal tactics that former Mayor de Blasio acknowledged he would never have attempted.
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4 days agoMAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor marks first St. Patrick's Day by seeking to reset stance on Irish unification, and Catholic ties | amNewYork
Mayor Zohran Mamdani shifted from avoiding Irish unity questions to endorsing self-determination for Ireland after pressure from Transport Workers Union President John Samuelsen during a Gracie Mansion breakfast.
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5 days agoMore than 2.2 million New Yorkers lived in poverty in 2024, report finds
Nearly 2.2 million New Yorkers lived in poverty in 2024, with 59% of the city's population either low-income or in poverty, twice the national average, as federal program cuts threaten further hardship.
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4 days agoInside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Christopher Marte
My goals for 2026 are to advance affordable housing, protect public land for public good and strengthen neighborhood resiliency. I am focused on ensuring city agencies are responsive to community concerns, supporting small businesses and making Lower Manhattan more livable for working families.
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4 days agoOffsides at City Hall? MTA boss says he wasn't approached about Mamdani's reported World Cup fare free bus pilot pitch | amNewYork
MTA Chair Janno Lieber stated no one has consulted him about Mayor Mamdani's proposed free bus pilot program during the FIFA World Cup this summer.
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4 days agoNY, MTA sue Trump administration to release Second Avenue Subway extension funding | amNewYork
The MTA has just filed a lawsuit against the federal government to restore funding for the Second Avenue Subway. Everybody knows the Trump administration has been withholding money for New York infrastructure projects. We intend to get every cent of what has been promised, and frankly, based on the agreements, what's owed to New Yorkers. And we're not afraid to fight for it in court.
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4 days agoMTA sues Trump administration over order to halt Second Avenue subway funding
The MTA sued the Trump administration for withholding $3.4 billion in federal funding for the Second Avenue subway expansion into East Harlem, despite MTA compliance with contract review requirements.
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5 days agoI Miss the NYC Democrats I Used to Work With - The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
A Brooklyn Republican reflects on decades of bipartisan collaboration with Democratic leaders, contrasting past respectful political disagreement with today's polarized environment.
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5 days agoFormer NYC probation commissioner faces investigation, sources say
Former NYC Probation Commissioner Juanita Holmes faces criminal investigation by Manhattan DA following referral from Department of Investigation over allegations of nepotism, retaliation, and misconduct during her tenure.
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5 days agoProtesters rally to end the 24-hour work day, call on City Council to pass bill soon or face sit-in' | amNewYork
New York City protesters demand the City Council pass the No More 24 Act by March 18 to ban 24-hour workdays for home health care workers, threatening daily sit-ins if delayed.
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5 days agoMonday's Headlines: Beware of 'Fraud' Fraud Edition - Streetsblog New York City
Governor Hochul's push to lower car insurance rates by blaming fraud and staged crashes lacks factual support, as fraud claims are unverified industry reports rarely resulting in convictions, while alleged staged crashes represent a tiny fraction of New York's 400,000 annual crashes.
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5 days agoAG James, Dems want to ban prices based on personal algorithms
We are seeing online retailers that charge first-time parents more for baby products simply because the retailers know that the new parents are likely to pay more. We are seeing seniors getting upcharged while ordering groceries on the same day that they receive their benefits.
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5 days agoEXCLUSIVE: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorses Rep. Ritchie Torres for re-election Bronx Times
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorsed Rep. Ritchie Torres for re-election in New York's 15th Congressional District, praising his record of delivering results for the Bronx.
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5 days agoOut of order: Transit workers union, disability advocates sue MTA over temporary subway station booth closures | amNewYork
TWU Local 100 sued the MTA over closing service booths when station agents are absent due to illness or emergency, arguing the policy violates state law and discriminates against people with disabilities.
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5 days agoJose-Decker tapped to lead New York capital's judicial district | amNewYork
An energetic, innovative leader and advocate for equity and inclusion, her expertise, unwavering commitment to equal justice, and problem-solving approach will greatly benefit the Third Judicial District and Capital Region residents.
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fromThe Washington Post
6 days agoOpinion | Taxing New York to death
New York Mayor Mamdani's proposal to dramatically lower estate tax exemptions and raise rates to 50% would burden middle-class property owners while likely driving wealthy residents away, worsening the city's fiscal crisis.
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6 days agoBlue City Council Members Tackle Self-Checkout Retail Theft By Threatening To Fine Business Owners
NYC Democrats proposed legislation capping self-checkout transactions at 15 items and requiring one worker per three lanes, with daily fines for non-compliance, to address shoplifting by regulating stores rather than punishing theft.
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6 days agoWhy is NYC's Mamdani facing criticism over response to attacks on wife?
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced criticism over his wife's past illustration work for Palestinian author Susan Abulhawa, sparking debate about conflating Palestinian support with antisemitism.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days agoChaos outside Mamdani's home brings terror charges for IS-inspired' teens and host of questions
Two Philadelphia teens were arrested for allegedly planning to detonate explosives outside New York City's Muslim mayor's home, coinciding with far-right protests and escalating geopolitical tensions involving Iran and Israel.
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1 week agoMAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor hailed as trade unionist at heart' at Irish-American labor luncheon | amNewYork
Mayor Zohran Mamdani received endorsement from major labor leaders at a Manhattan luncheon, emphasizing his strong support for unions and working people's economic security.
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1 week agoMamdani Ends City Backing For Tim Pearson's Legal Bills
New York City stops paying legal fees for former City Hall adviser Tim Pearson and ex-NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey in sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuits, marking a policy shift from the previous administration.
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fromGothamist
1 week ago7 things to watch as New York's budget battle heats up
New York's state Assembly and Senate passed competing budget resolutions against Governor Hochul's $263 billion plan, with major disagreements over taxes and spending priorities before the March 31 fiscal year deadline.
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1 week agoPennsylvania men accused of ISIS-inspired bomb attack on NYC protesters near mayor's mansion: timeline
Two Pennsylvania men allegedly transported homemade bombs to New York City and threw them at protesters and police on March 7, with both devices failing to detonate.
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1 week agoNo, Mayor Mamdani, the First Lady of NYC is not a private role
Mayor Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji publicly liked posts denying mass sexual assault during October 7 attacks, raising concerns about the administration's stance on victims and divisive messaging from city leadership.
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1 week agoExtreme Mamdani estate tax proposal goes right after New York's middle class families
Mayor Mamdani proposes slashing New York's estate tax exemption from $7 million to $750,000 and raising the top rate to 50%, which critics argue would burden middle-class homeowners and families.
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1 week agoMamdani Wants New York Estate Tax Threshold Cut 90% to $750,000
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes slashing the state estate tax exemption from $7 million to $750,000 and raising the top rate from 16% to 50% to address a $5.4 billion city budget deficit.
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1 week ago'We are enough': After Islamophobic attacks, Mamdani comforts NYC's Muslim community
Mayor Zohran Mamdani rewrote his Ramadan remarks after experiencing intense Islamophobia from U.S. officials and right-wing groups, reflecting a dramatic surge in anti-Muslim sentiment not seen since 9/11.
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1 week agoSeniors say they're being shortchanged in NYC's budget. They want triple.
New York City senior advocates demand $2.3 billion in annual funding for aging services, a 238% increase from the proposed $616 million, citing inadequate resources for a population comprising 20% of the city.
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1 week agoNYC no longer covering legal bills for Tim Pearson in sex harassment, retaliation suits
New York City will cease taxpayer-funded legal representation for former Mayor Adams aide Tim Pearson in sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuits after Corporation Counsel Steve Banks reviewed new evidence.
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1 week agoMamdani Finds Another Public Figure Not to Smile With
Mayor Zohran Mamdani deliberately maintains a neutral or disinterested expression in photos with controversial figures like Trump and FIFA President Infantino, contrasting sharply with his trademark campaign smile.
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1 week agoClaiming a better deal: Why MTA says Hochul's auto insurance reforms will be boon for transit riders | amNewYork
Governor Hochul and MTA leadership propose auto insurance reform to save the MTA $50 million annually in personal injury payouts, redirecting funds toward transit service improvements.
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1 week agoDebate grows over NYPD's Strategic Response Group after attempted terrorism attack near Gracie Mansion
A failed bomb attack near Gracie Mansion intensifies debate over the NYPD's Strategic Response Group, with Mayor Mamdani maintaining his position to disband the unit despite the terrorism threat.
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1 week agoMamdani and business leaders disagree on a lot, but they seem to chat a lot, too
Mayor Mamdani maintains productive working relationships with NYC's business community despite ideological differences, while facing economic challenges including job decline and budget deficits.
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1 week agoAli Najmi to guide mayor's judge appointments to help struggling family court | amNewYork
Ali Najmi leads the Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary to expand judicial access, recruit merit-based judges, and broaden the candidate pool beyond traditional prosecutors and court attorneys.
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fromNew York Post
1 week agoExclusive | Mamdani administration inks $1.9B, 3-year contract to house homeless in NYC hotels
New York City signed a $1.86 billion three-year contract with hotels to shelter homeless families, despite declining migrant arrivals and existing shelter capacity for over 100,000 people nightly.
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