'They're Going To Go Elsewhere': Steve Forbes on Why Taxing the Rich Backfires "For the first time since California came into the union," the publisher and businessman says, "they're having out-migration." Reason · Apr 8
Jamie Dimon warned high taxes would push business out of New York, but the city is honing its edge over Miami in attracting top talent, report finds More skilled professionals are moving to New York than Florida, according to a white paper from real estate firm JLL shared exclusively with Fortune. Fortune · Apr 8
New Survey Finds Nearly Half of New Yorkers Approve of Mayor Zohran Mamdani The survey, reported by The New York Times, is the first high-quality nonpartisan poll to capture New Yorkers' views of Mamdani since he took office on Jan. 1. Latin Times · Apr 8
Roughly half of New Yorkers approve of Zohran Mamdani as he approaches 100 days as mayor – poll Marist poll shows that 48% of city residents approve of Mamdani’s performance while 55% view him favorably The Guardian - US · Apr 8
Mamdani pledged affordable New York housing in his campaign. How is that going? Mayor’s decision to appeal court order that the city must expand its housing voucher program has angered advocates for the homeless The Guardian - US · Apr 5
10 Reasons Big Companies Are Leaving New York in 2026: High Taxes, Regulations Drive Exodus Major corporations and financial firms continued shifting operations and talent out of New York City in early 2026, with low-tax states like Florida and Texas emerging as prime destinations amid concerns over taxes, regulations and quality of life. International Business Times · Apr 4
Zohran Mamdani teams up with Cardi B for jingle contest promoting NYC free childcare programme New York City rapper Cardi B has teamed up with New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani to launch a citywide jingle contest aimed at promoting the city’s new free childcare programme for two‑year‑old children. The Times of India · Apr 3
Billionaire fortunes have reached all-time highs under Trump. So has the movement to tax them Residents in at least 10 states are organizing campaigns to tax wealth in order to fund schools and other social services The Guardian - US · Apr 3
Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on 'bad landlords' Gulhayo Yuldosheva says she often worries that the mold in her Bronx apartment might be sickening her kids. Her downstairs neighbor, Marina Quiroz, deals with regular rat infestations and leaks that go unfixed. And tenant Tommy Rodriguez, who uses a wheelchair, says he was forced to “slide down the steps,… The Independent UK · Apr 3
Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on New York’s ‘bad landlords’. He has to find them first New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been holding a series of ‘rental rip-off hearings’ The Independent UK · Apr 3
Watch: 7-month-old baby in stroller killed in NYC shooting; Mamdani says ‘Can’t accept this as normal’ A 7-month-old baby girl was fatally shot by a stray bullet in Brooklyn on Wednesday afternoon, sparking outrage and grief as chilling surveillance footage captured the moment her mother realised the tragedy. The Times of India · Apr 2
Baby in stroller fatally shot by stray bullet in Brooklyn Police believe the incident was gang-related and that the child was an unintended victim The Independent UK · Apr 1
NYC considers renting out ‘parts of’ Brooklyn Bridge to help close $6 billion budget gap New York City officials are considering leasing long-closed vaults beneath the Brooklyn Bridge to raise revenue amid a multibillion-dollar budget gap. The proposal, part of a broader City Council plan, reflects a push to generate income from underused public assets instead of raising taxes, as debates continue over how best… The Times of India · Apr 1
NYC Mayor Mamdani Says War In Iran 'Should Be Opposed On Every Single Ground, Not Just Procedural, But Also Moral' New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the war in Iran "should be opposed on every single ground, not just procedural, but also moral, but also political" as he continues to criticize the Trump administration's actions in the country. International Business Times · Apr 1
The Conversation · Apr 1 What Detroit can learn from participatory budgeting processes in NYC, Boston and Brazil Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield delivered her first State of the City address on March 31, 2026, at Mumford High School on the city’s northwest side.
The Times of India · Apr 1 April Fools’ Day: When stories looked real, sounded believable, and quietly fell apart In early 2026, a surge of fake news, amplified by global tensions, tested public discernment. From claims of Benjamin Netanyahu's death to misleading videos of dog escapes and fabricated political encounters, misinformation spread rapidly. Fact-checkers and official sources worked to debunk these viral stories, highlighting the challenge of verifying information…
The Independent UK · Mar 31 'TikTok, we're back': Mayor Mamdani announces return of social media app for NYC government Almost three years ago, New York City joined governments across the country to ban TikTok from its devices over security concerns about the Chinese social media site
The Times of India · Mar 31 Trans Day of Visibility: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani greets trans people, says ‘Your existence is not up for debate’ New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31 with a strong message of support for transgender, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming people.
The Times of India · Mar 31 Republican ‘betrayer’? Curtis Silwa faces backlash for comedy skit with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former Republican rival Curtis Sliwa appeared together in a comedy sketch at a charity gala, drawing criticism from some within the Republican Party. The staged parody, which played on Sliwa's fondness for cats, led to accusations of betrayal and questioned loyalty from party…
The Times of India · Mar 30 NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani joins Holi celebrations at Richmond Hill Phagwah parade New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined thousands in Richmond Hill, Queens, for the 38th Annual Phagwah Parade, celebrating the Indo-Caribbean festival of Holi. The vibrant event, marking the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring, brought color, music, and tradition to the streets, fostering happiness and…
International Business Times UK · Mar 29 Why Rama Duwaji Deleted Her X Account? The Explosive 2013 Tweets That Forced Zohran Mamdani's Wife Offline Rama Duwaji, wife of New York mayor Zohran Mamdani, faces scrutiny over alleged past tweets with offensive language. The account has since been deleted, raising questions about its authenticity.
The Mary Sue · Mar 29 Stephen Smith grills politicians on lack of leadership at Real Time with Bill Maher Stephen Smith raised his voice on Real Time with Bill Maher to criticize both Democrats and Republicans in government. It’s a voice that comes from frustration, but he rightfully points out the lack of leadership from the two parties.
We Got This Covered · Mar 27 ‘Something we’ve never done before’: Guys, what reality is this? Mike Johnson just created a whole new award just to honor Donald Trump A masterclass in brown-nosing.
The Guardian - US · Mar 27 $30 an hour by 2030: new pushes to increase minimum wage in New York and California Oakland and New York campaigns for $30 minimum wage gain steam as workers battle high costs and pushback
The Mary Sue · Mar 26 NYC mayor dodges heckler by talking about what matters NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is being praised on social media for his masterful dodging from a heckler. If this incident proved anything, it’s that Mamdani will redirect all concerns to his affordability agenda.