Mayor Zohran Mamdani of NYC intends to set up bidets at Gracie Mansion.
Mayor Mamdani Moves into Gracie Mansion with Ambitious Plans New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani has officially taken up residence in the historic Gracie Mansion, and he’s already contemplating some changes. During a press conference on January 12, the mayor shared his “fervent hope” to add several bidets to the official mayoral residence. “One of […]
New York City confronts a $12 billion budget shortfall, reminiscent of the 2008 financial crisis, while Zohran Mamdani advocates for taxing the wealthy in light of this bleak prediction.
New York City’s Budget Deficit Concerns New York City is grappling with a staggering $12 billion budget deficit over the next two years, as noted by the new City Comptroller Mark Levin. He took a stark view of the situation, likening it to the financial crisis of 2008. Mayor Zoran Mamdani wasted no time in […]
Cea Weaver shares a joyful moment with Zohran Mamdani at a New York City gathering.
On Friday, Shea Weaver, an aide to Mayor Zoran Mamdani, and the Mayor himself appeared quite cheerful as they, along with other city officials, announced a $2.1 million settlement against a real estate firm accused of subjecting tenants to poor living conditions. Amid ongoing critiques of his strong views on property rights, Mamdani made the […]
Retiring Democratic Representative Nydia Velázquez criticizes Zohran Mamdani for supporting a DSA ally as her successor: ‘Creates divisions’
Velasquez Critiques Mayor Over Candidate Support Retiring Congresswoman Nydia Velasquez (D-N.Y.) has voiced strong criticism against Mayor Zoran Mamdani, who was once seen as a progressive ally, for backing another Democratic Socialist to take her place instead of choosing his own successor. The situation escalated on Thursday when Velasquez announced her endorsement of Brooklyn Borough […]
Mamdani criticized for not having Black deputies
Concerns Over Diversity in NYC Mayor Mamdani’s Administration New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani, recognized as one of the more progressive officials in the U.S., faces scrutiny regarding the diversity within his administration. The New York Times highlighted a report indicating that Mamdani’s administration, particularly his choice of deputy mayors, does not include any Black […]
Bruce Blakeman supports ‘gifted and talented’ schools criticized by Mamdani and activists as discriminatory.
Bruce Blakeman, a Republican running for governor, criticized Mayor Zoran Mamdani for wanting to phase out some gifted and talented programs in New York City, insisting that student success should be assessed without regard to race. At a press event in southern Brooklyn, the Nassau County executive stated that he would broaden these initiatives, which […]
Mamdani appoints new ‘chief equity officer’ who eliminates social media following previous administrative errors
Appointment of New Chief Capital Officer Raises Questions On Thursday, Mayor Zoran Mamdani appointed Afua Atta Mensah as the city’s new “chief capital officer.” However, just before the announcement, her social media account was deleted, coincidentally following scrutiny of other appointees’ online presences. City Hall asserted that the new aides were not pressured to erase […]
Mamdani administration seeks to eliminate food delivery company in intensified battle against apps
New York City Sues Food Delivery Service Motoclick On Thursday, New York City took legal action against the food delivery app Motoclick, with Mayor Zoran Mamdani intensifying efforts to regulate the service. The lawsuit, filed by the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, accuses Motoclick of unlawfully taking money from its employees. Specifically, the […]
Mamdani criticizes arrest of undocumented immigrant with a history of assault, according to federal authorities
Amid strong reactions from New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani regarding the arrest of a City Council employee, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed that the individual, Rafael Andres Rubio Bojorquez, 53, is an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela with a prior assault charge. According to DHS, Rubio Bojorquez was working for the New York […]
Zohran Mamdani instructs his deputy for ‘economic justice’ to reduce penalties for small businesses, with limited information provided.
Mamdani’s Executive Order on Small Businesses On Wednesday, Zoran Mamdani issued a new executive order aimed at easing the burden on small businesses. This directive tasks the deputy mayor for economic justice with reducing fines and streamlining regulations. Julie Su, who previously served as acting labor secretary under President Biden, has been appointed to this […]