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Mamdani's Millionaire's Tax: Let the New York Exodus Begin?

Will higher income taxes drive the wealthy to flee New York in 2026?

Kiplinger · Dec 18, 2025

New York to legalize medically assisted suicide with strict criteria for patients

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday a deal with state legislative leaders to approve a bill allowing terminally ill people the legal ability to end their lives with prescribed medication.

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

Rising electricity prices and an aging grid challenge the nation as data centers demand more power

Everyone – politicians and the public – is talking about energy costs. In particular, they’re talking about data centers that drive artificial intelligence systems and their increasing energy demand, electricity costs and strain on the nation’s already overloaded energy grid.

The Conversation · Dec 17, 2025

'No Contract, No Coffee!': Mamdani Joins Starbucks Boycott as Workers Launch Explosive Nationwide Strike

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani called on his followers to join in the boycott of the coffee giant.

International Business Times UK · Nov 14, 2025

Zohran Mamdani: Can the toast of New York actually run the city – and stay out of Donald Trump's crosshairs?

Zohran Mamdani roared to victory as NYC mayor — as he battles the US president, London could be the big winner, writes Sarah Baxter in New York

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025

Zohran Mamdani Doubles Down On NYC Affordability Push: Mayor-Elect Says He Has Hard Time Understanding Why People Think It's 'Complicated'

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is signaling confidence in his administration's ability to deliver on its affordability agenda, backed by a strong endorsement from his incoming first deputy mayor, Dean Fuleihan.

Benzinga · Nov 13, 2025

Ex-NY governors' aide set for trial on charges she sold influence to China, got kickbacks for masks

A former aide to two New York governors is set to go on trial on charges she sold her influence to the Chinese government and illegally profited from the state’s bulk purchase of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

Zohran Mamdani’s writer on crafting a historic victory speech: ‘In New York, inspiration is everywhere’

The mayor-elect’s address pulled from Socialist titans, Astoria’s uncles and his rival’s father. Julian Gerson explains how the two collaborated on the ‘love letter to New York’

The Guardian - US · Nov 10, 2025

States Asked To 'Immediately Undo' SNAP Payments: What Next?

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP benefit recipients are facing fresh confusion after the U.S. Department of Agriculture ordered states to "immediately undo" steps they took to send out full food assistance benefits, following a string of competing court orders tied to the federal shutdown.

Benzinga · Nov 10, 2025

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Pushes Back On Zohran Mamdani's Free Bus Plan, Citing Budget Constraints: 'Cannot Set Forth A Plan...'

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has expressed reservations about a major proposal to make city buses free, citing financial constraints.

Benzinga · Nov 10, 2025