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Obama and Mamdani Read to Bronx Preschoolers in First Meeting
Former President and NYC Mayor come together to engage with local community

Obama Meets with NYC Mayor Mamdani at Bronx Preschool
Former president and progressive mayor read to children, lead sing-along
Obama and NYC Mayor Mamdani Meet in The Bronx
The former president and current mayor read to children at a pre-K center, discussing the city's future.
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Apr. 18, 2026
New York City to Open First City-Run Grocery Store
Mayor Mamdani cites affordability crisis as impetus for new community-focused market
Apr. 18, 2026
Trump Slams NYC Mayor Mamdani Over Proposed Tax on Wealthy
The former president criticized the mayor's plan to tax high-end secondary homes in the city.
Apr. 18, 2026
Obama and NYC Mayor Mamdani Tour Bronx Child Care Center
First public appearance together since Mamdani's election victory
Apr. 18, 2026
NYC Mayor Proposes Tax on Luxury Pied-à-Terres
Zohran Mamdani's plan aims to target wealthy second-home owners in Manhattan.
Apr. 18, 2026
NYC Mayor Mamdani Endorses Cuomo Accuser Boylan for City Council
Endorsement seen as part of Mamdani's effort to build City Council support and influence Democratic races.
Apr. 18, 2026
New York City Unveils Racial Equality Tax Plan
Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes higher taxes on white residents to address wealth gap
Apr. 18, 2026
San Francisco Grapples with Addiction and Homelessness Amid Policy Shifts
Experts debate the merits of harm reduction versus more aggressive intervention approaches.
Apr. 18, 2026
NYC Mayor Proposes Luxury Second Home Tax to Fund City Services
Mamdani and Hochul's 'pied-à-terre' tax on properties over $5M sparks debate among experts
Apr. 18, 2026
NYC Mayor Proposes Tax on Luxury Second Homes
Mamdani plan draws criticism from Republican councilmember and real estate group
Apr. 18, 2026
Mayor Mamdani Defends Progressive Agenda in NPR Interview
Faces pressure to deliver on campaign promises amid national scrutiny of democratic socialism
Apr. 18, 2026
NYC Mayor Disputes Claims of Resident Exodus
Zohran Mamdani argues media narratives have exaggerated the scale of people leaving the city.
Apr. 18, 2026
New York City Proposes $500M 'Pied-à-Terre' Tax on Luxury Homes
Critics warn the tax could drive top earners to flee the city for Florida.
Apr. 18, 2026
NYC Mayor and First Lady's Tax Filings Reveal Modest Income
Controversy surrounds the couple's low combined earnings and the First Lady's political artwork.
Apr. 18, 2026
NYC Mayor Mamdani Meets with Former President Obama
The meeting comes after Obama offered to be a 'sounding board' for the mayor.
Apr. 18, 2026
Mamdani's 'City-Run Grocery' Plan Faces Delays and Doubts
Critics question whether the mayor's socialist-inspired grocery initiative will deliver on promises of affordability and access.
Apr. 18, 2026
New York Mayor's Tax Filings Reveal Wife's Modest Income
First Lady Rama Duwaji's $10,000 earnings raise questions about the couple's progressive platform
Apr. 18, 2026
NYC Proposes Pied-à-Terre Tax on Billionaires' Luxury Homes
Mayor Mamdani targets high-end second homes owned by the ultra-wealthy.
Apr. 18, 2026
NYC Proposes Pied-à-Terre Tax Targeting Billionaire Second Homes
Mayor Mamdani's new tax aims to generate $500 million annually from luxury non-primary residences.
Apr. 18, 2026
NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax Targets Wealthy Second Home Owners
Mayor Mamdani's proposal aims to address city's budget deficit and housing affordability crisis.
Apr. 18, 2026
NYC Mayor Mamdani Backs Candidate Who Accused Cuomo of Harassment
Endorsement of Lindsey Boylan seen as Mamdani's latest move to shift NYC politics leftward