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Neighbourhood crime plunges in London as Sadiq Khan slams 'dystopian hellhole' narrative

‘Neighbourhood crime’ falls 14% with 35,000 fewer offences in a year

Evening Standard · Jul 23

Zohran Mamdani Labels Netanyahu War Criminal But NYC Cannot Legally Enforce ICC Warrant

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani admits local authorities cannot arrest Israeli PM Netanyahu during his UN visit, urging federal action on the ICC warrant instead.

International Business Times UK · Jul 23

What's the future for London Stadium and West Ham: month of away games and more concerts?

More concerts, women’s football matches and making the stadium less ‘sterile’ are among plans to improve West Ham’s ground and raise cash

Evening Standard · Jul 22

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Sadiq Khan peerage: 'Hypocrisy, disastrous, brilliant' - reactions to London Mayor going to Lords

Politicians in London are deeply divided over the peerage for Sir Sadiq

Evening Standard · Jul 17

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Launches 'El Chisme Oficial de NYC' to Reach Spanish-Speaking New Yorkers

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched "El Chisme Oficial de NYC," a new official WhatsApp channel and the relaunch of City Hall's Spanish-language Instagram account, part of an effort to communicate directly with the city's millions of Spanish-speaking residents.

Latin Times · Jul 7

Mamdani Secretly Adds $700M to Bloated NYC Schools Budget While Quietly Slashing $29M From the NYPD

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has quietly steered an extra $680 million into the public school budget while cutting $29 million from the NYPD, prompting questions over transparency and priorities.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

City Hall backs bus driver 'Bill of Rights' amid sweltering London heatwaves

Temperatures soared up to 50C in some vehicles last week while many buses were affected by faulty air-conditioning

Evening Standard · Jul 5

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Colorado Mayor Sleeps in a Homeless Shelter Every Friday. Here's Why

Most elected officials end their workweek by heading home. Aurora, Colorado, Mayor Mike Coffman grabs a sleeping bag and heads to a homeless shelter.

Latin Times · Jul 1

Andy Burnham: I'll give Sadiq Khan more power on homes and education to keep London 'world's greatest capital'

Prime Minister-in-waiting Burnham is vowing to boost Britain’s economy with the ‘biggest devolution of power in modern times’

Evening Standard · Jun 29

City needs more than a governor

Today's gubernatorial election may appear to be a foregone conclusion, but it is by no means lacking in consequence.

Bangkok Post · Jun 27

Books of condolence for David Hockney open in home city of Bradford

The artist died aged 88 earlier this month.

Evening Standard · Jun 25

One million London homes and schools at risk of overheating as Sadiq Khan launches hot weather plan

Heat Ready London is a city-wide strategy designed to help the capital adapt and better prepare for future heatwaves

Evening Standard · Jun 25

London councils in legal challenge over affordable housing quota cut

A High Court action has been launched by Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Lewisham councils.

Evening Standard · Jun 24

One million London homes need retrofitting amid rising temperatures

The city’s properties are particularly vulnerable to heat due to the urban heat island (UHI) effect

Evening Standard · Jun 20

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The Independent UK · Jun 18

Greens leader Zack Polanski cleared over London houseboat council tax row

Polanski explained in a witness statement published on Wednesday that he believed council tax fees were being managed through the mooring fees he regularly paid for the boat

Evening Standard · Jun 18

Green leader Zack Polanski cleared in GLA probe over London houseboat council tax

The Green Party leader suggested ‘financial hardship and housing insecurity’ linked to his ‘unconventional housing arrangements’ meant he had not made the payments

The Economic Times · Jun 18

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani tests his political clout in New York's primary as he looks to reshape the Democratic Party

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's political influence is growing rapidly. He is now challenging Democratic Party leaders in New York and Washington. Mamdani is supporting candidates who align with his progressive values. Republicans are using his socialist image to target Democratic candidates. His actions are energizing voters and reshaping…

Reason · Jun 17

How Worried Should We Be About a Socialist Mayor in D.C.?

In Tuesday's Democratic primary, voters overwhelmingly voted for Janeese Lewis George, a socialist who's promised to resist Donald Trump.

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Evening Standard · Jun 16

Sadiq Khan announces £100 million investment in London ‘Singapore-style’ housing development

The announcement was made during the mayor’s trade mission to Singapore and Japan

Bangkok Post · Jun 13

'Agong' claims yet to make a dent

Former Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt remains the overwhelming favourite to win another term, but the closing weeks of the campaign have become increasingly dominated by questions over transparency and accountability.

Evening Standard · Jun 8

'Lawless London' row erupts as threat-to-kill knife attacks soar to near-record high

‘Knife crime behaves like a virus, with one attack too often leading to another in a tragic spiral,’ says Liberal Democrat London spokesman Luke Taylor MP

Evening Standard · Jun 7

Sadiq Khan unveils £12 million investment to help small businesses adopt AI

Fewer than one in six small businesses currently use AI tools, according to City Hall, prompting major investment

The Independent UK · Jun 3

Karen Bass survives primary as Spencer Pratt charges into runoff election

Addressing her supporters, Bass expressed confidence in her path forward. "I appreciate you for standing with me when others doubted me, because you know who I am”

The Independent UK · Jun 2

Spencer Pratt’s mayoral gamble faces voters today as LA heads to the polls

Spencer Pratt is turning heartbreak into a political crusade as the former “The Hills” star mounts a headline-grabbing bid to become the next mayor of Los Angeles.

Evening Standard · May 31

London housing crisis: New streamlined plans to 'boost homebuilding'

The Greater London Authority (GLA) is currently falling short of achieving both affordable housing targets and wider housebuilding goals set by the government

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