Mamdani reboots homeless encampment sweeps in New York City New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has resumed the practice of clearing out homeless encampments, saying he has retooled the process The Independent UK · Feb 18
Why Zohran Mamdani is threatening to soak the middle class if he can't tax the rich New York City's mayor is warning of a 9.5% property tax hike if Gov. Kathy Hochul doesn’t raise income taxes on top earners. Fortune · Feb 18
Mamdani floats New York City property tax raise if state won’t tax millionaires Threat of 9.5% property tax increase puts pressure on Governor Hochul, who is seeking re-election this year The Guardian - US · Feb 18
Mamdani To Increase NYC Property Taxes by 9.5 Percent To Balance Budget if Income Taxes Are Not Raised So much for "the warmth of collectivism." Reason · Feb 18
Austerity Socialism What's a "tax the rich" mayor going to do when he can't actually tax the rich? Reason · Feb 18
Republican decides to become the Donald Trump of Florida, faces avalanche of backlash demanding his resignation He forgot that the title of "president" protects Trump. We Got This Covered · Feb 18
Florida Embraces New Urbanist Mega-Developments Plus: Zohran Mamdani's rent rip-off hearings exclude public housing tenants, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is a "yes" on rent control, and the intersection of zoning and qualified immunity. Reason · Feb 17
Mamdani faces first showdown with NYPD – will he risk alienating police? As an assembly member, Mamdani backed the Stop Fakes Act. Now, the NYPD has admitted to spying online – but wielding actual power as mayor is complex The Guardian - US · Feb 17
Surging prediction markets face legal backlash in US: ‘Lines have been blurred’ At least 20 federal suits filed against companies like Kalshi and Polymarket as lawmakers call it ‘loophole’ for gambling The Guardian - US · Feb 17
Rama Duwaji Doubles Up on Trench Coats for Her First NYFW as NYC's First Lady A studded bag and sleek black boots completed her outfit. Marie Claire · Feb 15
In Mamdani's War on Delivery Apps, New Yorkers Are the Collateral Damage New York City's own past policies are to blame for much of the gig economy drama, which Mayor Mamdani will further exacerbate. Reason · Feb 14
DJ more, channel Zohran and get a sleep doctor: Adam Bandt on life after politics and saving the planet The former Greens leader’s appointment as CEO of the Australian Conservation Foundation raised eyebrows – but for him, the mission remains the same The Guardian - AU · Feb 13
‘All-time high’ number of Americans believe Democrats are ‘too liberal’, poll says The number of conservative Democrats has more than halved since the 1990s, as support for left-leaning Democrats surges The Independent UK · Feb 13
Blame Overregulation for High Child Care Costs Politicians like New York’s Mayor Mamdani promise to solve a problem that they created. Reason · Feb 11
The Times of India · Feb 11 Trump administration removes Pride flag from Stonewall national monument; Mamdani slams move The Trump administration removed a large rainbow Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument in New York City. This landmark is recognized as the birthplace of the modern gay rights movement. The removal followed new federal guidance on displaying non-agency flags.
Reason · Feb 10 Can Congress Get 'YIMBY Grants' Right? Plus: The House passes housing reform, Florida advances ADUs, and Zohran Mamdani hosts show trials for bad landlords.
The Independent UK · Feb 10 Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado ends bid to unseat Hochul as New York governor Delgado failed to secure enough backing for an automatic spot on the Democratic primary ballot
The Guardian - US · Feb 10 Gentrification is pricing artists out of New York, threatening its cultural edge The city’s artist population has fallen for the first time in decades, a report finds, for want of affordable housing
We Got This Covered · Feb 10 So much for the bromance, Mamdani signs order to strengthen New York’s sanctuary city protections, targeting ICE The goal is to unify the city around safety and dignity.
Salon · Feb 10 Gavin Newsom is worse than you think The California governor's policy priorities undermine his Trump trolling — and his progressive credentials
The Times of India · Feb 9 NYC nurses strike to end soon? Tentative deal reached at 2 major hospitals on pay and workplace safety After nearly a month on the picket lines, nurses at two of New York City’s largest hospital systems, Montefiore and Mount Sinai, have reached tentative agreements with management, potentially ending one of the city’s biggest nurse strikes in decades.
The Guardian - US · Feb 9 At least 18 people now dead as historic New York cold stretch nears end City faced one of longest periods of subzero cold since 1961, forcing ‘code blue’ and extreme weather warnings
The Guardian - US · Feb 8 Rightwing critics blame Mamdani as New York snow fails to melt Murdoch tabloid leads charge as big freeze persists – could the mayor please do something about the weather?
The Guardian - US · Feb 7 Deadly cold tests New York’s ability to protect its homeless communities Outreach teams battle mistrust, mental illness and thin resources as subzero weather pushes the city to its limits
The Times of India · Feb 7 “Islam is a religion built on migration”: NYC Mayor Mamdani invokes Prophet Muhammad’s hijrah while speaking on immigration New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sparked debate by referencing Islamic history, specifically the Hijrah, to advocate for compassionate US immigration policies. He highlighted Prophet Muhammad's journey as a lesson in welcoming strangers, linking it to NYC's sanctuary status and shared moral values across faiths.