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Israel accuses Mamdani of antisemitism on first day as New York mayor

Foreign ministry says mayor has poured ‘antisemitic gasoline on an open fire’ by scrapping IHRA definition

The Guardian - US · Jan 2

NYC’s New Safety Rules: 5 Things You Need to Know in 2026

New York City is in a massive transition period. With the swearing-in of Mayor Zohran Mamdani in January 2026, the playbook on public safety is being rewritten. The “law and order” rhetoric of previous years is shifting toward a progressive model focused on “community safety” and public health.

Budget and the Bees · Jan 2

A Socialist Swearing In

Plus: the limits of Zohran Mamdani's ability to ruin New York, Trump's National Guard withdrawal, and a deadly New Year's blaze in Switzerland

Reason · Jan 2

What Are the Executive Orders Mayor Zohran Mandani Revoked and How It Affects NYC

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani signs a sweeping order revoking most of Eric Adams' post-indictment policies, including the Crypto Office, Anti-BDS rules, and the 'Rat Czar' office.

International Business Times UK · Jan 2

New York Brooklyn Bridge Draws Massive NYE Crowd After Social Media Spreads False Fireworks Claims

Thousands flocked to Brooklyn Bridge on New Year's Eve after viral posts promised fireworks that never happened, highlighting risks of online misinformation.

International Business Times UK · Jan 2

Blank Canvas by Grace Murray review – a superb debut from a 22-year-old author

In this energisingly original novel, an emotionally detached English student at college in New York tells a big lie

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2

Zohran Mamdani promises to govern 'expansively and audaciously' in inaugural speech as NYC mayor

Mamdani pledges to reel in a new era of New York in his first speech as mayor, vowing to govern “expansively and audaciously” to fulfil campaign promises and improve the lives of millions of New Yorkers “abandoned” by previous administrations.

Euronews · Jan 2

Rama Duwaji Styles Classic Coats Back-to-Back for Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Inauguration Ceremonies

She stacked back-to-back classic coats into her looks.

Marie Claire · Jan 2

Quran used to swear in New York City’s mayor for the first time in history as Zohran Mamdani takes office

It dates back to the late 18th or early 19th century and belongs to the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.

Fortune · Jan 2

Mamdani vows to ‘govern as a democratic socialist’ for every construction worker, halal cart vendor and spice-wielding cook in New York City

“Beginning today, we will govern expansively and audaciously. We may not always succeed, but never will we be accused of lacking the courage to try."

Fortune · Jan 2