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With RGB resignations clearing the way, Mayor Mamdani could appoint six new members to tilt the Rent Guidelines Board toward approving a rent freeze for rent-stabilized NYC apartments; a board vote this spring could pause rents for about a third of NYC’s rental units, building on a campaign promise amid earlier holdovers and ongoing reshuffles.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed a 9.5% citywide property tax hike as a final measure to close about a $5.4 billion budget gap, potentially raiding reserves; the proposal would require City Council approval and faces swift opposition, while Gov. Hochul disputes the need for a property tax increase and has added roughly $1.5 billion in state funding to shrink the gap. Critics say the plan is inequitable and demand reform of the property tax system, with savings analyses due by March 20 as the city continues to grapple with a long-standing budget shortfall.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani unveils a $127 billion preliminary budget and floats raising city property taxes to cover a roughly $5.4 billion shortfall, a tactic aimed at pressuring Gov. Hochul to back higher taxes on the ultra-wealthy and corporations. The plan would draw on reserves and requires City Council support, while Hochul has shown limited appetite for property-tax increases; Albany approval would be needed for other wealth-based taxes.
New York State will provide New York City with $1.5 billion over two fiscal years to help address ongoing financial challenges and stabilize city services, with $1 billion in FY2026 and $510 million in FY2027. Of the total, $510 million will be recurring to cover costs previously shifted from the state to the city, including about $300 million for youth programming, $150 million from restored sales tax revenue, and $60 million for public health programs; the remaining $500 million will fund shared priorities to be determined through future state-city discussions. Governor Hochul says the investment strengthens both the state and the city, while Mayor Mamdani frames it as collaborative leadership to protect working New Yorkers. City officials have reduced the projected budget gap to about $7 billion using reserves and savings, with universal childcare commitments noted as part of prior efforts.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he is unlikely to attend the Feb. 25 State Capitol rally urging higher taxes on the wealthy, opting to maintain a strong relationship with Gov. Kathy Hochul as he pushes to close a roughly $7 billion budget gap.
The New York Daily News Editorial Board criticizes Mayor Mamdani for skipping the investiture of Archbishop Ronald Hicks, calling it a rude breach of tradition for a city leader and noting that past mayors attended such ceremonies; the piece urges Mamdani to engage with Hicks and participate in future events to show respect for diverse communities.
Nithya Raman, a Los Angeles City Council member and former ally of Mayor Karen Bass, announced a late bid to unseat Bass, sparking headlines and drawing comparisons to Zohran Mamdani as she builds a campaign on the fly. The move surprised Bass and many in City Hall, highlighting LA’s unusual pattern of incumbents facing councilmembers and testing Raman’s ability to translate her progressive record into a viable mayoral bid.
Trump’s DOT proposal to curb transit funding for cities that offer free bus service tests the fragile détente between President Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The move highlights how federal dollars underpin NYC services and big projects—from education and housing to the Gateway tunnels—and could force serious tradeoffs if funding is reduced. Mamdani has benefited from private communication with the White House, but the administration’s pressure shows how quickly federal leverage can reshape the city’s policy agenda and finances.
Right-wing critics, led by the New York Post, blame Mayor Zohran Mamdani for slow snow clearance after a major storm, while the mayor and city officials cite record cold and ongoing sanitation crews as they continue clearing streets.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed Executive Order No. 13 to shield residents from federal immigration enforcement, barring city agencies from sharing city-held information with DHS unless legally required, requiring internal privacy officers within 14 days, auditing agency policies (NYPD, Department of Correction, Probation, Administration for Children's Services, and Department of Social Services), and prohibiting entry to city property without a warrant. The city also launched a Know Your Rights campaign distributing over 30,000 multilingual flyers, while DHS criticized the move as undermining public safety.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is set to endorse Gov. Kathy Hochul’s reelection bid, a move that would bolster Hochul’s appeal to left-leaning voters ahead of the state Democratic convention while highlighting tensions with Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, who is courting the party’s left flank; the endorsement could affect the primary dynamics as both leaders pursue overlapping progressive goals.
New York City's new mayor Zohran Mamdani has adopted a relentless, campaign-style communications push—daily social-media videos, high-profile appearances, and staged moments—while confronting a looming $12.6 billion deficit, a fragile transition of allies with questionable social-media histories, and scrutiny over whether he’s moved from campaigning to governing. Some observers worry he’s not yet shifted from showmanship to substantive policy.
New York City’s newly elected mayor Mamdani spent a high-profile two-day winter storm rallying the public, shoveling snow, appearing in virtual classrooms, issuing updates, and closing schools while expanding emergency protocols to help the homeless, signaling a proactive, media-savvy approach despite the storm claiming multiple winter-related deaths and a dangerous cold spell.
Mayor Mamdani warned of a $12 billion two-year budget shortfall, blaming former Mayor Adams for underfunding key services and pressing lawmakers to raise taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers and corporations; while some experts acknowledge past gaps, many details on remedies will come with the Feb. 17 executive budget, as the city faces questions about how to close the deficit.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged residents to stay home during a snowstorm and take advantage of the New York Public Library’s free digital access to Rachel Reid’s queer hockey romance Heated Rivalry for library-card holders, highlighting the book’s cultural reach as the city hunkers down.