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politics1 day ago•14 min saved

Mamdani’s 100 Days: Pragmatism Over Promise in NYC

After 100 days in office, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has shifted from bold campaign promises to pragmatic governance amid a $5.4 billion budget gap, delaying or scaling back some pledges (like expanding housing vouchers and a full Department of Community Safety) and pressing for wealthy tax revenue to close the deficit, while scoring wins on universal childcare and service delivery and maintaining a centrist approach to policing. Polls show mixed approval, and he faces political friction with the City Council and state leadership as Albany funding remains uncertain.

via Politico|

#budget-deficit #mamdani #new-york-city

politics1 day ago•7 min saved

Mamdani's 100-Day Pulse: Modest Support Amid Broad NYC Unease

A Emerson College/PIX11 poll finds NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani at 43% approval (27% disapproval) at 100 days, with 59% saying the city is on the wrong track; approval is higher among November voters (+26 net) than non-voters (+9). Voters favor his handling of childcare (54%) and housing affordability (49%), are split on the budget (40% approve, 37% disapprove), and rate the economy as mostly poor/fair. A strong 65% back a millionaire’s tax, while most think the wealthy should bear higher taxes; fewer expect a corporate tax increase to trigger mass exits (44% don’t think it would, 30% think it would). Poll conducted April 5–6, 2026 with 850 registered voters, MOE ±3.4%.

via - Emerson Polling|

#childcare #emerson-college-polling #mamdani

politics1 day ago•6 min saved

Mamdani: NYC fare-free buses delayed, eyeing 2026 steps

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says fare-free buses won’t happen this year, but supports pursuing a fast, free-bus pilot with talks continuing for 2026 and potential action in 2027; he defends City Council Speaker Julie Menin from personal attacks, weighs in on President Trump’s Iran policy, and notes a 30-day public comment period on a revised racial equity plan ahead of a mid-July final report.

via Politico|

#fare-free-buses #iran-war #julie-menin

politics11 days ago•5 min saved

Mamdani Reverses NYC TikTok Ban, Opening App to City Agencies

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is poised to lift the 2023 TikTok ban on city devices, allowing at least some city agencies to use the app again, with the policy rollout expected in a TikTok video on the @nycmayor account. The move ends the Adams-era security ban amid ongoing debates about data security and ByteDance’s ties to Beijing, reflecting a broader national trend of easing restrictions while cybersecurity concerns persist.

via Politico|

#ban-reversal #bytedance #mamdani

business13 days ago•5 min saved

Mamdani Budget Sparks Ripples in NYC Bond Market

New York City’s latest municipal bond sale came up short, underscoring investor skepticism toward Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s budget approach even as officials tout market demand. Higher yields made debt pricier, and three rating agencies lowered the outlook to negative, signaling rising risk. Critics warn that raiding rainy‑day funds and tax‑spending plans could erode confidence and even invite a state takeover if deficits persist, while some wealthy investors stay away from NYC debt amid the uncertainty.

via New York Post|

#business #financial-emergency-act #mamdani

politics16 days ago•10 min saved

Mamdani’s budget squeeze tightens as NYC faces costly labor talks

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani enters a challenging round of labor negotiations with around 100 city unions, facing a tight, $127 billion budget secured by depleted reserves and proposed tax measures. With pattern bargaining likely pushing pay hikes higher than the city’s modest reserves, the mayor must balance workers’ demands for raises with fiscal constraints and political pushback, all while navigating a council that has resisted certain tax increases.

via Politico|

#budget #labor-negotiations #mamdani

local21 days ago•2 min saved

Ramadan Debut: NYC's First Muslim Mayor Guides the Month

New York City observes its first Ramadan under Mayor Zohran Mamdani, with residents gathering for a predawn suhoor in Brooklyn and highlighting the city’s diverse Muslim life as the year’s holiday unfolds.

via The New York Times|

#bangladeshi #local #mamdani

local-government29 days ago•5 min saved

Mamdani Budget Faces Skeptics Over Wall Street Bets and Tax Hikes

New York City Mayor Mamdani’s $127B budget leans on a Wall Street revenue boost, reserve draws, and a broad property tax hike, but critics from the IBO and Comptroller Levine warn that betting on ongoing Wall Street gains is risky and reserves shouldn’t be tapped; Moody’s has outlooked the city negative, signaling pressure to close gaps as Albany debates tax proposals and a tax reform push to address an unfair property tax system that would likely burden renters.

via THE CITY - NYC News|

#local-government #mamdani #nyc-budget

us-news1 month ago•23 min saved

Mamdani Hosts Controversial Activist for Ramadan Dinner at Gracie Mansion

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil, his wife and their young son for Ramadan dinner at Gracie Mansion, despite Khalil’s ICE detention and looming deportation tied to a green-card fraud claim; Mamdani hailed Khalil as a symbol of resilience and free speech, while Khalil’s Hamas-supportive remarks drew White House condemnation.

via New York Post|

#gracie-mansion #immigration-policy #mahmoud-khalil

us-news1 month ago•5 min saved

FBI opens terrorism probe after IED ignites outside Gracie Mansion

The FBI has opened a terrorism investigation after a homemade explosive device ignited outside Gracie Mansion, the home of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Two men from Pennsylvania were arrested, and a second device was found nearby. Investigators say the devices contained fragmentation and likely triacetone triperoxide (TATP), and they are exploring possible ISIS-inspired links amid protests led by far-right influencer Jake Lang. The NYPD Bomb Squad sent evidence to the FBI lab, and search warrants are planned in Pennsylvania and New Jersey as the Joint Terrorism Task Force leads the probe.

via CBS News|

#fbi #gracie-mansion #ied

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Two detained after suspicious devices found outside Gracie Mansion amid protest

Two people were taken into custody after two suspicious devices were found outside Gracie Mansion, the NYC mayor’s residence, during an anti-Islam demonstration led by right-wing influencer Jake Lang. Police said no injuries occurred and the investigation is ongoing. It wasn’t immediately clear whether Mayor Zohran Mamdani or the first lady were home. Lang, who was pardoned for Jan. 6-related charges, has staged similar provocations, including a promised Quran burning that did not take place.

via NBC News|

#gracie-mansion #jake-lang #mamdani

politics1 month ago•9 min saved

Mamdani Trims Corporate Tax Push, Bets on Real Estate Fees to Balance NYC Budget

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani narrows his corporate tax plan to a smaller, city-focused hike and adds fees on pricey home sales, while also cutting the Pass-Through Entity Tax credit. The package aims to raise about $1.75 billion a year for the city and includes an ongoing push for a separate 2-point income tax increase on earners over $1 million. He’s seeking Albany’s buy-in from Hochul and legislative leaders to close a multibillion-dollar budget gap, though the proposals face skepticism from lawmakers and business groups.

via New York Focus|

#corporate-tax #mamdani #new-york-city

politics1 month ago•11 min saved

UK becomes testing ground for Mamdani’s campaign playbook, courtesy of his adviser

Morris Katz, a top adviser to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, traveled to the United Kingdom to meet Labour and Green officials and share campaigning tactics from Mamdani’s populist approach. The meetings, unpaid and exploratory, illustrate how progressive movements abroad are looking to replicate Mamdani’s strategy, with Katz signaling potential paid collaboration in the future beyond his U.S. midterm workload.

via Politico|

#green-party #labour-party #mamdani

politics1 month ago•14 min saved

Voters Back NYC Millionaire Tax Plan, Siena Poll Finds

A Siena poll of 805 New York State registered voters (Feb. 23–26, 2026) finds broad support for allowing NYC to raise personal income taxes on residents earning $1M+, with 54-29% statewide, 62-21% among city voters, and 72-13% among Democrats. Independents and Republicans oppose more. The poll also shows Gov. Hochul ahead of Blakeman by 20 points, with a margin of error of ±4.5 percentage points.

via Siena Research Institute|

#income-tax #mamdani #new-york

us-politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Mamdani Begins NYC's 2-K Rollout with 2,000 Free Seats

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the first 2,000 seats of a free universal 2-year-old child care program (2-K), to be rolled out this fall across four boroughs in neighborhood clusters including Canarsie, Washington Heights, Fordham and the Rockaways. The aim is to expand to about 12,000 seats next fall and 55,000 once fully built, with state funding from Gov. Hochul for the initial year; however, long-term funding, worker pay, and staffing costs remain unresolved as the city scales up universal access.

via The New York Times|

#2-k #funding #mamdani