Today’s news
Reporters Roast Mayor Mamdani in Musical Parody at Inner Circle Dinner
Journalists skewer City Hall with song, dance, and one-liners at annual political gala event.

Mayor Condemns Threat Against Palestinian Activist
Alleged plot to bomb home of Nerdeen Kiswani thwarted by authorities
New York City Breaks Ground on Bronx Bus Service Improvements
Project to add bus-only lanes, pedestrian safety upgrades, and new amenities near Yankee Stadium
Recent news
Mar. 25, 2026
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.
Mar. 22, 2026
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
Mar. 22, 2026
Riverhead Town Board Limits Public Record Access
Transparency advocates raise concerns over disappearing meeting minutes and inaccessible public records.
Mar. 21, 2026
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
Mar. 21, 2026
NYC Council Demands $46M to Fix Pothole Crisis
Leaders call for increased road resurfacing to address damage from brutal winter.
Mar. 21, 2026
NYC Mayor Celebrates Eid Al-Fitr with Muslim Community
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani delivers remarks at Brooklyn Islamic Center's Eid prayers.
Mar. 21, 2026
Mayor Appoints Three to NYC Advisory Commission
The independent Quadrennial Advisory Commission will review compensation levels for New York City elected officials.
Mar. 21, 2026
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.
Mar. 21, 2026
NYC Mayor Mamdani Faces Backlash After Rikers Island Visit
Critics question Mamdani's decision to break Ramadan fast with inmates at notorious jail
Mar. 21, 2026
NYC Mayor Faces Backlash for Ramadan Meal at Rikers Island
Critics slam Mamdani's visit with Muslim inmates as 'disgusting' pandering
Mar. 21, 2026
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.
Mar. 21, 2026
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.
Mar. 20, 2026
Mamdani Names Francois Deputy Mayor for Community Safety
New Office of Community Safety to Centralize Public Safety Agencies and Implement Evidence-Based Solutions
Mar. 20, 2026
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
Mar. 20, 2026
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
Mar. 20, 2026
NYC Mayor Appoints Renita Francois as Deputy Mayor for Community Safety
New Office of Community Safety to Take Holistic Approach to Public Safety
Mar. 20, 2026
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.
Mar. 20, 2026
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
Mar. 19, 2026
NYC Mayor Proposes Citywide 20 MPH Speed Limit
Proposal sparks debate over public safety, enforcement, and potential financial impacts.
Mar. 19, 2026
NYC Announces Historic Universal Childcare Investment
Mayor Mamdani and Sen. Warren champion universal childcare as a transformative economic policy.