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politics4 hours ago

Mamdani fights to confirm DOI chief as council demands independence

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is rushing to secure City Council confirmation of Nadia Shihata to lead the Department of Investigation, holding one‑on‑one meetings to reassure lawmakers about her independence amid questions tied to her past political support for the mayor and her ties to a top aide. The nomination comes as the city faces a roughly $5.4 billion budget gap and follows a broader feud between Mamdani and the Council Speaker, adding pressure on a confirmation process that could test the mayor’s clout and the DOI’s watchdog role.

via Politico|
#budget-deficit#department-of-investigation#nadia-shihata
politics1 day ago

Mamdani at 100 Days: Ambition Meets NYC’s Budget Crunch

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marks 100 days in office amid a $5.4 billion deficit, arguing that despite fiscal constraints he’s delivering on universal childcare, faster and potentially free buses, tenant protections, and landlord accountability while trimming some campaign promises to fit the budget. He defends his policing approach—retaining Commissioner Jessica Tisch and creating the Office of Community Safety, and pushing to release body camera footage—while stressing that outcomes matter more than ideology. He clashed with City Council Speaker Julie Menin over a budget proposal and emphasizes honest budgeting as he negotiates a leaner path forward, all within a relationship with President Trump grounded in shared love for NYC despite disagreements.

via Politico|
#budget-deficit#housing#new-york-city
politics12 days ago

NYC Mayor's Wife Under Public-Private Spotlight Amid Social Media Scrutiny

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani labels his wife Rama Duwaji a 'private person,' but several allies say she is a public figure as first lady amid scrutiny of her past online posts celebrating Hamas and using racial slurs. The controversy rekindles antisemitism concerns tied to Mamdani's circle and could press the mayor to address her actions publicly, though it remains unclear how much voters will weigh it.

via Politico|
#antisemitism#first-lady#politics
politics21 days ago

Ramadan in City Hall: Mamdani Leans Into Faith Amid Backlash

New York City's first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani, publicly observed Ramadan with numerous iftars and prayers, using his faith to shape governance even as he faced Islamophobic attacks, a high-profile ISIS-inspired incident, and controversy over Gaza/Israel commentary and his wife’s past statements, illustrating both political connection to Muslim constituents and vulnerabilities to criticism.

via Politico|
#eid-al-fitr#islamophobia#new-york-city
Tuberville brands Mamdani an enemy in anti-Muslim post
politics29 days ago

Tuberville brands Mamdani an enemy in anti-Muslim post

Sen. Tommy Tuberville posted on X accusing New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani—a Muslim—of being “the enemy,” using side-by-side photos of 9/11 and Mamdani hosting an iftar. The post adds to Tuberville’s history of anti‑Muslim remarks and comes as Mamdani has spoken out against Islamophobia; the piece notes a broader pattern of Muslim-focused posts by GOP lawmakers and mentions that Tuberville’s team did not immediately comment.

via The Washington Post|
#muslims#politics#september-11-attacks
Pennsylvania suspects tied to IEDs near Gracie Mansion spark FBI terrorism probe
crime1 month ago

Pennsylvania suspects tied to IEDs near Gracie Mansion spark FBI terrorism probe

Two Pennsylvania men, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, were arrested after Balat allegedly ignited an improvised explosive device thrown toward protesters outside NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Gracie Mansion residence; the FBI has launched a terrorism investigation, a second device was found, and a Philadelphia man was later charged in related clashes as authorities continue to probe the incident.

via CBS News|
#crime#explosive-devices#gracie-mansion-protest
Trump salutes NYC Mayor Mamdani as 'nice guy' in State of the Union
politics1 month ago

Trump salutes NYC Mayor Mamdani as 'nice guy' in State of the Union

In the State of the Union, President Donald Trump called New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani a “nice guy” despite previously labeling him a communist, signaling a cordial if unsettled relationship. Trump used the address to push GOP priorities, including voter ID and other policy points, while Mamdani has avoided direct confrontation and has maintained regular, cautious contact with the president.

via City & State New York|
#donald-trump#new-york-city#politics
Tax math showdown: Mamdani’s NYC budget hinges on two hikes
politics1 month ago

Tax math showdown: Mamdani’s NYC budget hinges on two hikes

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani outlines two paths to close a $5.4 billion budget gap—either a 2 percentage-point hike to the personal income tax for top earners or a 9.5% increase in the overall property tax. The piece notes that describing the income tax as “2%” can be misleading, since a two-point increase effectively raises what high earners pay by about 52%, depending on how rates are calculated. Officials and watchdogs weigh in on the nuance as it shapes how the plan is understood and sold.

via City & State New York|
#budget#new-york-city#percent-vs-percentage-point