Mamdani Creates Deed Theft Office, Pauses NYC Tax Lien Sales
Mayor Mamdani launched NYC's first Office of Deed Theft Prevention and paused tax lien sales for six months amid surging deed theft complaints in 2026.
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NYC Advocates Protest Mamdani's Retreat From CityFHEPS
Housing advocates rallied outside Gracie Mansion demanding Mayor Mamdani honor his pledge to expand CityFHEPS amid a $5.6 billion budget crisis.
Mamdani Names Dana Kaplan as New Rikers Czar
Dana Kaplan, a key architect of the original Rikers Island closure plan, has been appointed the Mamdani administration's new 'Rikers czar.'
Free Buses vs. Fair Fares: Mamdani's Transit Dilemma
Mayor Mamdani's free bus promise stalls, pushing advocates to demand Fair Fares expansion as a faster path to transit relief for low-income New Yorkers.
Mamdani Unveils NYCHA's 2026 Sustainability Agenda at Woodside Houses
Mayor Mamdani announced a five-year NYCHA sustainability plan on Earth Day, targeting 10,000 induction stoves, 20,000 heat pump apartments, and 150 EV charging stations.
NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax May Miss Ultra-Luxury Condos
NYC's new pied-à-terre tax targets $5M+ non-primary residences, but a broken assessment system may let trophy properties worth tens of millions escape.
Mamdani at 100 Days: NYC Faces $5.9B Budget Gap
Mayor Mamdani hits his 100-day mark as NYC confronts a $5.9 billion structural budget hole and warnings from bond rating agencies.
Velázquez Endorses Carl Wilson in Manhattan District 3 Race
Retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez backs Carl Wilson in Manhattan's District 3 special election, widening her split with Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
NYC's 14,000 Job Vacancies: An $800M Budget Crisis Move
NYC has nearly 14,000 government job vacancies. City Council is banking on $800M in savings from unfilled roles amid a $5.4B budget shortfall.
Mamdani Defends Luxury Second Home Tax, Shrugs Off Trump
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defended a proposed surcharge on luxury second homes worth $5M+, dismissing Trump's attacks while citing broad public support.
Mamdani Allies Push Veto of Protest Buffer Zone Bill
Allies urge Mayor Mamdani to veto a City Council bill creating protest buffer zones around schools, warning its broad language could restrict demonstrations citywide.
NYC Launches Insurance Plan for Rent-Stabilized Housing
Mayor Mamdani unveils a city-backed insurance program targeting 100,000 rent-stabilized homes by 2030, as premiums have tripled since 2017.
Mamdani Endorses Boylan in NYC District 3 Council Race
Mayor Mamdani endorsed Lindsey Boylan in Manhattan's District 3 special election, shaking up the race just as early voting begins Saturday.
Mamdani Proposes City-Backed Insurance for Rent-Stabilized Buildings
Mayor Mamdani unveils a city-backed insurance program to cut costs for rent-stabilized buildings, targeting 100,000 apartments by 2030.
Menin Backs Mamdani's DOI Pick Nadia Shihata
Council Speaker Julie Menin endorses Nadia Shihata for DOI commissioner ahead of a crucial confirmation vote, citing her prosecutorial experience.
Wall Street Hits Record 209K NYC Jobs Despite Tax Fears
Securities firms employ a record 209,000 workers in NYC as RXR files permits for a $6.5B, 95-story tower — defying predictions of a corporate exodus.
NYCHA Offers Senior Housing Option to Chelsea Holdouts
24 elderly tenants are blocking NYCHA's $1.2 billion Chelsea redevelopment. Now the authority is offering seniors-only housing transfers to break the deadlock.
Mamdani's 100 Days: NYC Faces $5.9 Billion Budget Gap
Mayor Mamdani hits his 100-day mark as NYC confronts a $5.9 billion structural budget hole and warning signs from bond rating agencies.
Mamdani's 100-Day Rally: Socialist Pothole Politics in NYC
Mayor Zohran Mamdani held a 100-day rally at the Knockdown Center, declaring democratic socialism means fixing potholes and filling grocery stores.
Can Mayor Mamdani Reform the NYPD? 100 Days In
Zohran Mamdani promised sweeping NYPD reforms, but 100 days into his mayoralty, the department looks largely unchanged. What's holding him back?
Can Nadia Shihata Independently Investigate Mamdani's City Hall?
Nadia Shihata faced tough questions from NYC Council members about her campaign donations to Mamdani and ties to his chief counsel during her DOI confirmation hearing.
By Rachel Stein
Sunnyside Yard Housing Plan Draws 200 Residents to Meeting
Nearly 200 residents attended a public session on the Sunnyside Yard proposal to build 12,000 homes, revived by Zohran Mamdani in February 2026.
By Ben Alvarado
NYC Bond Rating Warnings: What They Mean for New Yorkers
All four major bond rating agencies have warned they may downgrade NYC's credit rating over Mayor Mamdani's controversial budget proposal.
By Rachel Stein
Advocates Urge Mamdani to Save Tony Dapolito Rec Center
About 100 residents rallied in Greenwich Village urging Mayor Mamdani to renovate, not demolish, the shuttered Tony Dapolito Recreation Center.
By Ben Alvarado
Iran War Turbulence Threatens Mamdani's NYC Budget
Fiscal watchdogs warn Mayor Mamdani's budget faces risk as Wall Street wobbles from Iran war uncertainty, oil price spikes, and slowing bonus growth.
By Rachel Stein
Landlord Income Up 6% as NYC Rent Board Eyes Freeze
NYC's Rent Guidelines Board reviews a report showing landlord income rose 6.2% as Mayor Mamdani pushes his signature rent freeze promise forward.
By Rachel Stein
Mamdani Launches Fast-Track Affordable Housing Program
Mayor Mamdani unveils Neighborhood Builders Fast Track, cutting affordable housing pre-development timelines by up to 2.5 years on city-owned land.
By Nadia Volkov
Mamdani Budget Director Blames Adams for $5.4B Deficit
NYC Budget Director Sherif Soliman testified that deliberate underbudgeting under former Mayor Adams created the $5.4 billion fiscal hole Mamdani must now fix.
By Rachel Stein
Mamdani Appeals Court Order to Expand NYC Housing Vouchers
Mayor Mamdani reversed his campaign promise by appealing a court order to expand CityFHEPS housing vouchers, stunning low-income housing advocates.
By Rachel Stein
NYC Schools Chief Warns 80% Class-Size Goal May Miss Deadline
Chancellor Kamar Samuels says reaching 80% class-size compliance by September will be 'very difficult' as NYC sits at just 64% compliance.
By Nadia Volkov
NYC Faces Negative Outlook From Third Credit Agency
KBRA joins Moody's and S&P in issuing a negative financial outlook for NYC as Mayor Mamdani's administration battles a $7.3 billion budget deficit.
By Ben Alvarado
Mamdani Appoints NYC Salary Commission Members in First 100 Days
Mayor Mamdani filled out the Quadrennial Advisory Commission on elected official pay, appointing three members with deep City Hall expertise.
By Nadia Volkov
NYC's $4M Public Restroom Plan Faces Bureaucratic Delays
Mayor Mamdani's $4M public restroom initiative hits friction as Fort Washington Park waits three years for a single bathroom with no construction in sight.
By Nadia Volkov
NYC Fare-Free Bus Program Revival: Lawmakers Back 2026 Push
State lawmakers include fare-free bus pilot revival in FY2027 budget proposals as Mayor Mamdani champions citywide free bus transit for New York City.
By Ben Alvarado
Budget Watchdogs Warn Mamdani on Wall Street Reliance
NYC budget watchdogs warn Mayor Mamdani his $127B spending plan relies too heavily on Wall Street growth, rainy-day reserves, and property tax hikes.
By Rachel Stein
Bronx Tenants Testify at Mamdani Rental Ripoff Hearing
Hundreds of Bronx tenants testified about landlord neglect and steep rent hikes at Mayor Mamdani's Rental Ripoff hearing at Fordham University.
By Nadia Volkov
Mamdani's First 100 Days: Budget Wins and 3-K Expansion
Mayor Mamdani scores partial Albany wins on tax hikes and expands 3-K education on Staten Island as NYC faces a $5.4 billion budget shortfall.
By Rachel Stein