#new-york-city-politics

#new-york-city-politics

Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor marked a significant victory for tenant organizing, demonstrating the potential impact of bold housing demands at the polls.

The partnership between Zohran Mamdani and New York City Comptroller Brad Lander doesn't just showcase an unusual alliance. It provides a road map for Democrats, whose future success will require a different kind of politics than the left currently favors: one that sets aside purity tests and commits to building coalitions across ideological divides.

Mamdani opposes charter schools and vouchers based on the claim that they divert public resources, lack accountability and mainly benefit wealthier families at the expense of low-income students.

"Wynn had joined Related on the project because it initially included a casino, but that proved to be a no-go for the local City Council member, Erik Bottcher."

I lost a button, joked Lander after being released from detention, cutting through the anxious mood as his arrest sparked major reactions among activists and politicians.

The Sunset Community Garden in Ridgewood, Queens may face eviction for enforcing a strict no-Zionist member policy, violating city park guidelines.

With the latest contract extending the completion date for the Chinatown jail to 2032, it’s increasingly clear that the timeline for closing Rikers is unrealistic.