70% of students on Staten Island missed school after the blizzard due to Mamdani’s policies
Snowstorm Disrupts Staten Island Schools On Tuesday, about 70% of students on Staten Island missed school, learning very little the day after New York City experienced its largest snowstorm ever. Staten Island was hit hardest among the boroughs, with some areas receiving nearly 30 inches of snow. This led to a staggering absenteeism rate of […]
Increase in assaults on NYPD officers during Mamdani’s initial two months
Incidents of violence against police officers are increasing. In the initial months of Mamdani’s administration, assaults on NYPD officers rose by 3% compared to last year, which has left many in law enforcement angry, feeling that the mayor’s disrespectful attitude is undermining their authority. According to NYPD statistics, there have been 253 assaults on officers […]
NYC renters express their housing concerns at Mamdani’s initial ‘rental ripoff’ hearing while staying cautiously hopeful.
NYC Tenants Voice Concerns at Mayor’s Hearing On Thursday, hundreds of tenants in New York City shared their housing issues during Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s inaugural “rent rip-off” hearing, although many remained doubtful about whether their problems would truly be addressed. Approximately 500 tenants signed up to engage individually with Mamdani’s tenant advocate, Cea Weaver, along […]
Taxi ad opposing antisemitism taken down for criticizing Mamdani’s free NYC bus initiative
An advertisement on taxis that mocked Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s free bus initiative was swiftly taken down after a report was published by the Post. The ad featured the phrase, “I’m not going to hide my Jewish star for a free bus ride.” Jamie Lowe, who is the executive vice president of the advertising agency Somo, […]
Tenants express frustration over ‘inhumane’ conditions before Mamdani’s first hearing on ‘rental ripoff’ issues
Residents Demand Mayor’s Attention on Public Housing Issues Residents living in public housing are calling on Mayor Zoran Mamdani to address the dire conditions in city-run apartments during his first “rent rip-off” hearing in Brooklyn. They described these situations as “inhumane.” Tenants of the New York City Housing Authority expressed frustration over being excluded from […]
Experts caution that Mayor Mamdani’s housing strategy might threaten NYC’s wealth.
New York’s Housing Policies Under Mayor Mamdani If Zoran Mamdani takes office, New Yorkers may face significant economic challenges. Experts are concerned about potential rent freezes and tax hikes, which could lead to what some are calling a “one-for-two wealth destruction punch.” Mamdani has promised to implement a housing plan that focuses on affordability, including […]
Zohran Mamdani’s DSA friends advocate for taxing the wealthy in Albany — but it’s not only millionaires who will feel the burden.
There’s a push for taxing higher earners, but it’s a bit complicated. Mayor Zoran Mamdani has advocated for increased taxes on individuals earning $1 million annually. Yet, his fellow members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are considering more extensive measures that could impact many married couples in New York. The DSA is organizing […]
Black homeowners in NYC criticize Mamdani’s plan to raise property taxes
Black homeowners are expressing their anger over Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s suggestion to increase property taxes by almost 10%, saying it could push them out of New York City. James Johnson, a 35-year-old resident of Cambria Heights and a Democratic City Council candidate, vented, “Mayor Zoran Mamdani, you are insane.” He, along with others, criticized this […]
‘Jim Snow 2.0’: Critics slam Mamdani’s $19 snow jobs following $30 wage promise
New York City Mayor’s Wage Proposals Spark Controversy Mayor Zoran Mamdani of New York City has, in a significant part of his campaign, promised to elevate the minimum wage to $30 by 2030. His proposal outlines a phased approach, reaching $20 per hour by 2027, $23.50 in 2028, $27 in 2029, and, finally, $30 in […]
Zohran Mamdani’s proposed increase in property taxes might lead to a significant rise in energy costs for NYC, according to experts.
This is quite a concerning development. Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s proposal to increase property taxes by 9.5% could hit New Yorkers hard, especially as utility costs for electricity and gas might also go up. This Democratic Socialist leader aims to raise property taxes for the first time in over twenty years to support his substantial budget […]