Mamdani asked to ease state rent regulations to increase available apartments.
Landlords Push for Changes Amid Housing Crisis in NYC As New York City contends with ongoing issues related to homelessness and affordable housing, landlords of rent-stabilized apartments are urging Mayor Zoran Mamdani to modify a state law they believe is keeping many units off the market. Their call for a relaxation of restrictions on approximately […]
Zohran Mamdani seeks proposals as NYC prepares large-scale promotion for preschool growth
Mayor’s Bid for Early Childhood Education Expansion Mayor Zoran Mamdani is looking for bidders as he initiates plans for a significant marketing campaign aimed at broadening the city’s early childhood program, according to reports. The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City is soliciting proposals from businesses to organize “family focus groups.” These groups are […]
Zohran Mamdani urges NYC Council to deplete the city’s savings for emergencies
Mayor Zoran Mamdani is gearing up for a confrontation with Speaker Julie Menin, seeking to urge the City Council to utilize New York City’s rainy day fund, according to reports. The Mamdani administration has officially requested the City Council to revise the city’s current budget, aiming to withdraw $980 million from a savings account that […]
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemns ‘genocide’ in Palestine during St. Patrick’s Day event
Mayor Reflects on Irish Struggles Amid Israel-Hamas Tensions On Tuesday, Mayor Zoran Mamdani drew parallels between the Irish experience and what he described as a “genocide” in Palestine, using the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations as a platform to address what he called the “deafening silence” surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict. During a breakfast at Gracie Mansion […]
Anti-Israel activist who referred to Jews as ‘cockroaches’ has several connections to the Mamdani family.
Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s family found themselves in a tricky situation when they encountered an anti-Israel activist who made derogatory remarks about Jews, calling them “cockroaches” and “vampires.” This was surprising given their attempts to dissociate from such sentiments. Susan Abulhawa, 55, is part of this narrative. Mamdani’s father, Mahmoud Mamdani, a professor at Columbia University, […]
Experienced former NYC mayoral aide criticizes Mamdani for budget missteps.
Former Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro expressed concerns on Sunday regarding Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s budget strategies, suggesting he’s made “common mistakes” that have already raised eyebrows at a leading bond rating agency. Last week, both Moody’s and S&P Global Ratings voiced significant worries about Mamdani’s plan to tap into the city’s emergency reserve fund to balance […]
Zohran Mamdani and five other progressive mayors from struggling Democratic cities plan a leftist coalition
Radical Left-Wing Mayors Form Coalition A group of six progressive mayors in the U.S., including New York City’s Zoran Mamdani, are reportedly uniting to create an ultra-progressive coalition. Critics argue this move is reshaping the nation, shifting it from land of the free to something much less appealing. The coalition, dubbed the “Democratic Mayors Smashing […]
Charter schools in New York City urge Hochul and Mamdani for funding for pre-K and 3-K during the push for universal childcare
Charter Schools Left Out of New Child Care Expansion New York City charter school educators are expressing concerns about being excluded from Mayor Zoran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul’s planned massive expansion of universal child care. This ambitious initiative, costing $4.5 billion, aims to provide universal child care for the city’s 2-year-olds and enhance preschool […]
Mamdani withdraws from CBS interview due to Bari Weiss’s social media comment
New York City’s Mayor Zoran Mamdani has reportedly pulled out of an interview with CBS News, following social media posts from CBS Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss. According to Vanity Fair, Mamdani was set to meet with Robert Costa for a segment on “CBS Sunday Morning,” but he was hesitant, particularly due to the backlash Weiss had […]
S&P credit rating agency raises concerns about NYC finances under Mamdani, becoming the second to do so
Concerns Rise Over NYC’s Massive Budget Proposal A second credit rating agency has voiced significant worries regarding New York City’s extensive budget plan led by Mayor Zoran Mamdani, which involves tapping into the city’s reserve funds. S&P Global Ratings, one of the key players in the credit rating industry, issued a caution on Monday, stating […]