February 19 Mamdani's 'painful' tax hike threat mocked by Washington Post for proving 'socialist utopia is expensive' The Washington Post criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for threatening a property tax hike rather than cut spending for his massive budget.
February 19 Strapped New Yorkers swarm chaotic Mamdani-inspired free grocery store pop-up: We’re 'in pain’ NYC residents face grocery costs of $400 to $500 monthly as Polymarket opens free grocery pop-up in West Village, highlighting the city's affordability crisis.
February 18 NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani reverses course on homeless encampments after pausing clearings New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the city will resume clearing homeless encampments with a new approach after pausing the controversial practice in January.
February 18 Socialist NYC Mayor Mamdani clashes with Hochul over tax hikes as some critics warn of catastrophe Wall Street Journal editor-at-large Gerry Baker warns NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's tax plan targeting wealthy residents will be "catastrophic."
February 18 City-run board cancels lease of Israel drone supplier, sparking backlash toward Mamdani: 'Ludicrous' Six weeks into his term, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani draws criticism after the city-controlled Navy Yard ends a lease with a drone manufacturer serving Israel's military.
February 18 Mamdani accused of snubbing Black leaders as families flee New York City in droves A columnist warned Wednesday that Mayor Zohran Mamdani must address criticism over the lack of Black deputy mayor appointment, as Black families have left the city in droves.
February 18 STEVE FORBES: Don't crush homeowners to pay for NYC's out-of-control budget Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes 9.5% property tax increase for New York City as part of $127 billion budget, warning of $5.4 billion shortfall without new revenue from Albany.
February 18 Mamdani plan pours millions into ‘racial equity’ offices and six-figure diversity jobs, cuts 5,000 NYPD jobs NYC Mayor Mamdani's $127 billion budget allocates $10.2 million to racial equity offices while proposing significant property tax hikes and NYPD cuts.
February 18 Mamdani proposes cutting NYPD budget, canceling 5K new officer hires New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is eyeing the NYPD's funding and a proposed personnel increase as he looks to tackle the city's "budget crisis."
February 18 2 cities, 2 paths: Chicago adopts antisemitism definition as Mamdani's New York City rolls it back Chicago unanimously adopts international antisemitism definition while New York reverses similar policy, highlighting divided approaches to hate crimes.