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By announcing his endorsement one day after Claire Valdez launched her campaign, Mamdani is showing a willingness to shape a race that will test the popularity of the Democratic Socialists of America.
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Mamdani endorses DSA ally in race for Brooklyn-Queens congressional seat
Mamdani and United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain's support amounts to a powerful boost from the progressive left and labor.
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January 10, 2026 at 1:35 AM
By announcing his endorsement one day after Claire Valdez launched her campaign, Mamdani is showing a willingness to shape a race that will test the popularity of the Democratic Socialists of America.
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New York and four other states are suing the Trump administration over a sweeping freeze of more than $10 billion in federal funding for child care and anti-poverty programs.
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NY sues Trump admin over $10B freeze on funding for low-income families in 5 states
The cuts could affect hundreds of thousands of households in New York alone, according to state officials.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:50 PM
New York and four other states are suing the Trump administration over a sweeping freeze of more than $10 billion in federal funding for child care and anti-poverty programs.
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A federal bankruptcy judge on Thursday rejected an attempt by Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration to delay the sale of thousands of rent-stabilized apartments: gothamist.visitlink.me/5O6tTs
January 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM
A federal bankruptcy judge on Thursday rejected an attempt by Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration to delay the sale of thousands of rent-stabilized apartments: gothamist.visitlink.me/5O6tTs
NYC to quadruple intersections with red light cameras by end of year, officials say https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-to-quadruple-intersections-with-red-light-cameras-by-end-of-year-officials-say
NYC to quadruple intersections with red light cameras by end of year, officials say
Red light cameras are coming to hundreds more intersections across the city.
The expanded program is allowed thanks to a law passed by state lawmakers in 2024. [ more › ]
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January 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM
NYC to quadruple intersections with red light cameras by end of year, officials say https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-to-quadruple-intersections-with-red-light-cameras-by-end-of-year-officials-say
Police shot and killed a man during a confrontation in the West Village on Thursday night after NYPD officials said he pointed a gun at officers that turned out to be fake.
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NYPD: Police fatally shoot man in West Village after he points fake gun at officers
The confrontation happened after the man was involved in a car collision and got out of his BMW, according to the NYPD.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Police shot and killed a man during a confrontation in the West Village on Thursday night after NYPD officials said he pointed a gun at officers that turned out to be fake.
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Early Addition: Trump remains a Mamdani fan despite pushback over Venezuela https://gothamist.com/news/early-addition-trump-remains-a-mamdani-fan-despite-pushback-over-venezuela
Early Addition: Trump remains a Mamdani fan despite pushback over Venezuela
Because the president praised our mayor's "personality" this week, here are your early links: The mayor went over to Steven Spielberg's apartment, Fetty Wap got out of prison early, some love for roasted chickens and more. [ more › ]
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January 9, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Early Addition: Trump remains a Mamdani fan despite pushback over Venezuela https://gothamist.com/news/early-addition-trump-remains-a-mamdani-fan-despite-pushback-over-venezuela
NYC seeks volunteers for overnight count as Mamdani begins to tackle homelessness https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-seeks-volunteers-for-overnight-count-as-mamdani-begins-to-tackle-homelessness
NYC seeks volunteers for overnight count as Mamdani begins to tackle homelessness
A homeless person sits with their belongings on the street in Manhattan on December 29, 2025 in New York City.
The annual estimate of street homeless New Yorkers has been growing steadily, posing a challenge to Mamdani’s administration. [ more › ]
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January 9, 2026 at 3:08 PM
NYC seeks volunteers for overnight count as Mamdani begins to tackle homelessness https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-seeks-volunteers-for-overnight-count-as-mamdani-begins-to-tackle-homelessness
A Harlem ballet company founded during the civil rights movement is fighting in court for control of its history: gothamist.visitlink.me/U9gFIv
January 9, 2026 at 1:10 PM
A Harlem ballet company founded during the civil rights movement is fighting in court for control of its history: gothamist.visitlink.me/U9gFIv
New audit points to potential savings for rental aid program that Mamdani pledged to expand https://gothamist.com/news/new-audit-points-to-potential-savings-for-rental-aid-program-that-mamdani-pledged-to-expand
New audit points to potential savings for rental aid program that Mamdani pledged to expand
The state comptroller’s office found inefficient processes and dangerous conditions in apartments leased through the CityFHEPS housing voucher program. [ more › ]
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January 9, 2026 at 11:36 AM
New audit points to potential savings for rental aid program that Mamdani pledged to expand https://gothamist.com/news/new-audit-points-to-potential-savings-for-rental-aid-program-that-mamdani-pledged-to-expand
New Jersey lawmakers are working to lock in the state’s limits on cooperating with federal immigration enforcement: gothamist.visitlink.me/w2Wkoz
January 9, 2026 at 1:40 AM
New Jersey lawmakers are working to lock in the state’s limits on cooperating with federal immigration enforcement: gothamist.visitlink.me/w2Wkoz
A federal judge said Thursday that John Sarcone, the top federal prosecutor in Albany, is serving unlawfully as acting U.S. attorney and cannot participate in an investigation into state Attorney General Letitia James: gothamist.visitlink.me/4okCvI
January 8, 2026 at 11:35 PM
A federal judge said Thursday that John Sarcone, the top federal prosecutor in Albany, is serving unlawfully as acting U.S. attorney and cannot participate in an investigation into state Attorney General Letitia James: gothamist.visitlink.me/4okCvI
Not everyone necessarily agrees on where New York City’s center is.
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Is this Queens plaque at the ‘center’ of NYC or just the center of a decades-old mystery?
A plaque in Woodside, Queens claims to mark the geographic center of NYC. But geographers say it’s not. So who put it there? And why?
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January 8, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Not everyone necessarily agrees on where New York City’s center is.
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Judge rejects Mayor Mamdani's bid to slow bankruptcy sale of 5,100 NYC apartments https://gothamist.com/news/judge-rejects-mayor-mamdanis-bid-to-slow-bankruptcy-sale-of-5100-nyc-apartments
Judge rejects Mayor Mamdani's bid to slow bankruptcy sale of 5,100 NYC apartments
Mayor Mandani announced his intention to intervene in the bankruptcy sale on his first day in office.
The decision poses an early setback to Mamdani in his first full week in office. [ more › ]
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January 8, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Judge rejects Mayor Mamdani's bid to slow bankruptcy sale of 5,100 NYC apartments https://gothamist.com/news/judge-rejects-mayor-mamdanis-bid-to-slow-bankruptcy-sale-of-5100-nyc-apartments
New York City residents would have access to free child care for children as young as 2 years old under a proposal from Gov. Hochul and Mayor Mamdani: gothamist.visitlink.me/-EheEk
January 8, 2026 at 6:04 PM
New York City residents would have access to free child care for children as young as 2 years old under a proposal from Gov. Hochul and Mayor Mamdani: gothamist.visitlink.me/-EheEk
The Mamdani vs. big business era begins as mayor pledges 'economic justice' https://gothamist.com/news/the-mamdani-vs-big-business-era-begins-as-mayor-pledges-economic-justice
The Mamdani vs. big business era begins as mayor pledges 'economic justice'
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signs an executive order at Grand Army Plaza.
The new mayor has wasted little time in putting distance between City Hall and the influential business community. [ more › ]
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January 8, 2026 at 5:12 PM
The Mamdani vs. big business era begins as mayor pledges 'economic justice' https://gothamist.com/news/the-mamdani-vs-big-business-era-begins-as-mayor-pledges-economic-justice
Why do subway stations have blue construction sheds taking up significant platform?: gothamist.visitlink.me/E7E8IM
January 8, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Why do subway stations have blue construction sheds taking up significant platform?: gothamist.visitlink.me/E7E8IM
Gov. Hochul, Mayor Mamdani announce push for free child care for NYC 2-year-olds https://gothamist.com/news/gov-hochul-mayor-mamdani-announce-push-for-free-child-care-for-nyc-2-year-olds
Gov. Hochul, Mayor Mamdani announce push for free child care for NYC 2-year-olds
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani speak at a press conference in New York City on Jan. 6, 2026.
The announcement represents a step towards the mayor’s campaign pledge of free universal child care. [ more › ]
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January 8, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Gov. Hochul, Mayor Mamdani announce push for free child care for NYC 2-year-olds https://gothamist.com/news/gov-hochul-mayor-mamdani-announce-push-for-free-child-care-for-nyc-2-year-olds
Inside Mamdani's reversal on mayoral control of NYC schools https://gothamist.com/news/inside-mamdanis-reversal-on-mayoral-control-of-nyc-schools
Inside Mamdani's reversal on mayoral control of NYC schools
Mayor Zohran Mamdani introduced his pick for schools chancellor, Kamar Samuels, on New Year's Eve.
Insiders said Mamdani needed to maintain the school governance model to achieve universal child care. [ more › ]
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January 8, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Inside Mamdani's reversal on mayoral control of NYC schools https://gothamist.com/news/inside-mamdanis-reversal-on-mayoral-control-of-nyc-schools
NJ lawmakers look to clamp down on cooperation with ICE in Murphy's final days https://gothamist.com/news/nj-lawmakers-look-to-clamp-down-on-cooperation-with-ice-in-murphys-final-days
NJ lawmakers look to clamp down on cooperation with ICE in Murphy's final days
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents guard outside Delaney Hall, a migrant detention facility in Newark, in June.
Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill has spoken out against codifying the state's Immigrant Trust Directive. [ more › ]
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January 8, 2026 at 11:10 AM
NJ lawmakers look to clamp down on cooperation with ICE in Murphy's final days https://gothamist.com/news/nj-lawmakers-look-to-clamp-down-on-cooperation-with-ice-in-murphys-final-days
Humans aren’t the only ones who can catch a version of the flu: gothamist.visitlink.me/a6eqSt
January 8, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Humans aren’t the only ones who can catch a version of the flu: gothamist.visitlink.me/a6eqSt
A citywide coalition of tenants has been trying for months to prevent their homes from being sold by what they say is one bad landlord to another.
But they lack one key element: time.
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But they lack one key element: time.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:55 PM
A citywide coalition of tenants has been trying for months to prevent their homes from being sold by what they say is one bad landlord to another.
But they lack one key element: time.
More: gothamist.visitlink.me/5VRGYM
But they lack one key element: time.
More: gothamist.visitlink.me/5VRGYM
New NYC Council speaker hints at guardrails to collaboration with Mamdani https://gothamist.com/news/new-nyc-council-speaker-hints-at-guardrails-to-collaboration-with-mamdani
New NYC Council speaker hints at guardrails to collaboration with Mamdani
Julie Menin, who represents the Upper East Side, was elected speaker.
Menin envisions a bolder role for the Council with boundaries for her partnership with the mayor. [ more › ]
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January 7, 2026 at 10:22 PM
New NYC Council speaker hints at guardrails to collaboration with Mamdani https://gothamist.com/news/new-nyc-council-speaker-hints-at-guardrails-to-collaboration-with-mamdani
Queens mother indicted on murder charge in 15‑month‑old son's death https://gothamist.com/news/queens-mother-indicted-on-murder-charge-in-15monthold-sons-death
Queens mother indicted on murder charge in 15‑month‑old son's death
NYPD barricades outside the 73rd precinct on March 4, 2023.
The child was pronounced dead at a hospital. [ more › ]
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January 7, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Queens mother indicted on murder charge in 15‑month‑old son's death https://gothamist.com/news/queens-mother-indicted-on-murder-charge-in-15monthold-sons-death
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January 7, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani is already steamrolling one obstacle in his path — the notorious Williamsburg Bridge bump: gothamist.visitlink.me/go7EEz
January 7, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is already steamrolling one obstacle in his path — the notorious Williamsburg Bridge bump: gothamist.visitlink.me/go7EEz