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NYC Mayor's $127B Budget Proposal Sparks Criticism

Democratic strategist warns Mamdani's plan gives Republicans a midterm attack line on tax-and-spend policies.

NYC Comptroller, Business Leader Discuss Tackling City's Budget Crisis

Mark Levine and Kathryn Wylde weigh in on New York's fiscal challenges and potential solutions

Riverhead Town Board Limits Public Record Access

Transparency advocates raise concerns over disappearing meeting minutes and inaccessible public records.

NYC Mayor Marches in St. Patrick's Day Parade After Prior Hesitation

Mamdani's surprise appearance seen as gesture to mend relationships with Irish-American and law enforcement leaders

NYC Council Demands $46M to Fix Pothole Crisis

Leaders call for increased road resurfacing to address damage from brutal winter.

NYC Mayor Celebrates Eid Al-Fitr with Muslim Community

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani delivers remarks at Brooklyn Islamic Center's Eid prayers.

Mayor Appoints Three to NYC Advisory Commission

The independent Quadrennial Advisory Commission will review compensation levels for New York City elected officials.

NYC Mayor Mamdani Loosens E-Bike Enforcement, Raising Safety Concerns

Critics say the mayor's policies have emboldened reckless e-bike riders, putting pedestrians at risk.

NYC Mayor Mamdani Faces Backlash After Rikers Island Visit

Critics question Mamdani's decision to break Ramadan fast with inmates at notorious jail

NYC Mayor Faces Backlash for Ramadan Meal at Rikers Island

Critics slam Mamdani's visit with Muslim inmates as 'disgusting' pandering

Mayor's Wife Criticized for Praising Militants in Old Social Media Posts

Rama Duwaji's past social media activity raises questions about her judgment and alignment with mainstream values.

NYC Mayor's Wife Faces Backlash Over Past Antisemitic Posts

Rama Duwaji Mamdani's attempt to distance herself from controversial social media activity falls short, raising concerns about the mayor's ties to anti-Israel activists.

Mamdani Names Francois Deputy Mayor for Community Safety

New Office of Community Safety to Centralize Public Safety Agencies and Implement Evidence-Based Solutions

Mayor Mamdani, Sen. Warren: Universal Child Care Key

Opinion piece calls free, high-quality child care a transformative investment in working people and the economy

Mayor Issues Executive Order No. 15 for NYC

Order establishes the Office of Community Safety to coordinate citywide violence prevention and mental health crisis response programs

NYC Mayor Appoints Renita Francois as Deputy Mayor for Community Safety

New Office of Community Safety to Take Holistic Approach to Public Safety

NYC First Lady Deletes X Account After Offensive Posts Resurface

Rama Duwaji, wife of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, faces backlash over past use of racial and homophobic slurs on social media.

New York Mayor's Indifference to Irish Question Signals Changing Times

Zohran Mamdani's comments on a united Ireland reflect the decline of the old Irish-American political machine in NYC

NYC Mayor Proposes Citywide 20 MPH Speed Limit

Proposal sparks debate over public safety, enforcement, and potential financial impacts.

NYC Announces Historic Universal Childcare Investment

Mayor Mamdani and Sen. Warren champion universal childcare as a transformative economic policy.

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