Over 87,000 people have signed a controversial petition to encourage event organizers to bar Mayor Zohran Mamdani from the 25th Anniversary Ceremony for 9/11. ( Credit: DHSgov, Wikimedia Commons) Petition to Bar Mamdani From 9/11 Ceremony Sparks Support, Backlash In the weeks leading up to the 25th Anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11, over 87,000 petitioners have called for for the Democratic... News 17 Aug 2026 | 01:18
Mayor Zohran Mamdani in the now infamous video filmed outside the penthouse apartment of Citadel chairman Ken Griffin. “When I ran for mayor, I said I was going to tax the rich,” he said in the video released in April. “I’m thrilled to announce we secured a pied a terre tax,” he said, “the first in NYC history.” ( Photo: NYC Mayor’s Office) Appeals Judge Allows “Pied-à-Terre” Tax Rollout While Legal Battle Continues A judge issued a temporary restraining order to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s “pied-à-terre” tax after a group of angry homeowners... News 17 Aug 2026 | 12:26
NYC Mayor Mamdani, alongside DOE Chancellor Kamar Samuels and NYS Governor Kathy Hochul, announced over 2,000 children received offers for the inaugural 2-K public school class, out of an application pool of 5,700 Aug. 4. ( Credit: NYC Mayor) Early Childhood Education Chief Steps Down While 2-K DOE Program Enrolls Over 2,000 NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYS Governor Kathy Hochul admitted over 2,000 children out of more than 5,700 applicants for... News 04 Aug 2026 | 03:43
This rendering depicts plans for the proposed 14-story affordable housing complex to rise on what is now a parking lot used for private cars of NYPD officers in the 9th Pct. ( Photo: Mayor’s Office) Affordable Housing Tower Plan in East Village Stirs Local Debate The Mamdani Administration is backing a plan to turn an East Village parking lot on East 5th Street now used by the NYPD’s... News 16 Jul 2026 | 11:49
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani (center) and Education Chancellor Kamar Samuels (right) announced a $67.5 million investment in preschool special education. DOE Earmarks $67.5M for Pre-K Special Education Programs Three of Manhattan’s seven school districts will share in the city’s new $67.5 million boost to special education programs... Home 14 Jul 2026 | 11:50
New Yorkers and visitors to the city will be able to collect 12 unique stamps commemorating the city’s neighborhood diversity throughout the FIFA World Cup. ( Photo: NYC Mayor’s Office) Neighborhood Passport Sends World Cup Visitors, Residents Around City NYC’s newest World Cup initiative has sent New Yorkers and visitors alike across the five boroughs to collect 12 different... News 14 Jul 2026 | 11:06
Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded to criticism over the exclusion of Little Italy on a NYC Immigrant Enclaves Map, promoted by NYC Tourism. ( Credit: NYC Tourism) CMs, Mamdani Respond to City Immigrant Enclaves Map Controversy A map posted on NYC’s tourism website, which promotes prominent immigrant enclaves across the five boroughs, was the center... News 10 Jul 2026 | 03:52
In a new bus plan announced by Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul, buses in NYC are set to improve their times by up to six minutes in some of the city’s busiest corridors. ( Photo: MTA) City Buses to Speed Up With New $800 Million 5-Year Plan The NYC Mayor and NY Governor announced a huge new $800 million five year plan centered on revolutionizing city buses and... News 09 Jul 2026 | 03:50
After petitioning and rallying at the Rent Guidelines Board’s hearings, advocates and tenants in rent-stabilized apartments secured a rent freeze for one- and two-year leases June 25. ( Photo: Karya Schanilec/NYS Tenant Bloc) RGB Approves Two-Year Rent Freeze, Delivers on Mamdani Promise The Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) froze the rent for New Yorkers living in rent-stabilized lofts and apartments with one- and... News 26 Jun 2026 | 03:01
Attorney Jim Walden, chairman of NYC Common Sense, announces a lawsuit challenging Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s e-bike enforcement policy outside City Hall on June 25. ( Photo: Zelda Nguyen ) E-bike Crash Victims Sue Mamdani Over Enforcement Policy Around 30 people, many of them older New Yorkers, stood outside City Hall on the morning of June 25 under the blazing sun,... News 25 Jun 2026 | 08:39
In an updated plan, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and DOT unveiled a new proposal which would widen an existing bike lane and add an offset bus lane along Sixth Avenue. ( Credit: NYC Mayor) Mamdani Proposes Further Expansion of 6th Ave. Bike Lanes, Bus Lanes NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, in collaboration with NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), announced that they proposed to add... News 25 Jun 2026 | 04:35
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYC DOT announced two new FIFA World Cup watch parties taking place in Manhattan as part of efforts to create opportunities for New Yorkers to enjoy the games together. ( Credit: NYC DOT) NYC DOT to Host Two Additional Manhattan FIFA World Cup Watch Parties Soccer-loving Mayor Zohran Mamdani is adding more watch party spaces to the line-up with the Department of Transportation... News 24 Jun 2026 | 04:07
Futbol fans piled into Times Square on Friday, June 12 to watch FIFA World Cup games where the USA Men’s National Team beat Paraguay 4 to 1. ( Photo: Satish Shahi) Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup for Free Soccer fans looking to watch the 2026 World Cup this year without breaking the bank are in luck. The Intrepid Museum, The... News 13 Jun 2026 | 06:05
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that he would be awarding 1000 New Yorkers with $50 tickets to FIFA World Cup matches May 21. (Credit: NYC Office of the Mayor) 1000 Lucky New Yorkers Win $50 World Cup Tickets Through Lottery As the city prepares for the FIFA World Cup, Mayor Mamdani, in partnership with the NYNJ FIFA Host Committee, awarded 1,000... News 08 Jun 2026 | 03:28
Along with Mamdani signing the order, the mayor invited kids to stamp their handprint and draw on the executive order during a press conference June 1. (Credit: NYC Mayor) Kids for NY Knicks: Mamdani Repeals Bedtime During NBA Finals For all NYC kids, Mamdani’s newest order provides the greatest excuse to stay up late: “Repealing Kids’ Bedtimes for Knicks... News 02 Jun 2026 | 02:50
