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Mamdani Budget Faces Skeptics Over Wall Street Bets and Tax Hikes
local-government1 day ago

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
Mamdani Hosts Controversial Activist for Ramadan Dinner at Gracie Mansion
us-news3 days ago

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
FBI opens terrorism probe after IED ignites outside Gracie Mansion
us-news5 days ago

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
Two detained after suspicious devices found outside Gracie Mansion amid protest
politics6 days ago

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
Mamdani Trims Corporate Tax Push, Bets on Real Estate Fees to Balance NYC Budget
politics7 days ago

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
politics7 days ago

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
politics9 days ago

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
Mamdani Begins NYC's 2-K Rollout with 2,000 Free Seats
us-politics10 days ago

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
politics14 days ago

Mamdani Quietly Bakes Big Queens Housing Pact With Trump

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s second Oval Office meeting with President Trump reportedly involved keeping the encounter secret at the White House’s urging, as Mamdani pitched a massive Queens housing project at Sunnyside Yard—an estimated $21 billion in federal grants to deliver about 12,000 affordable homes plus parks and services. The talks reflect a rare alliance that could yield a legacy project while testing Mamdani’s progressive base, with the mayor softening his stance toward Trump and signaling more cooperation if it benefits New Yorkers; Trump praised him and the schedule hinted at further discussions, even as immigration issues and political optics loom large.

via Politico|
#affordable-housing#mamdani#oval-office
Trojan Horse diplomacy: Mamdani wins Trump over NYC housing push
us-politics14 days ago

Trojan Horse diplomacy: Mamdani wins Trump over NYC housing push

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with Donald Trump, pitching a $21 billion federal grants plan to build about 12,000 affordable homes (including a deck over Sunnyside rail yard). He also secured the release of a Columbia University student from federal immigration detention and urged dismissal of cases against four other students. Trump appeared receptive, suggesting a soft-power approach and potential concessions, while critics warn the approach could undermine progressive aims and signal greater leverage for the administration.

via The Guardian|
#donald-trump#housing#immigration
Mamdani Uses White House Meeting to Push NYC Housing Plan, ICE Release
politics15 days ago

Mamdani Uses White House Meeting to Push NYC Housing Plan, ICE Release

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani had a cordial White House meeting with President Trump, pitching a plan to build around 12,000 affordable housing units in NYC and using a mocked tabloid front page to press the case; Trump reportedly showed enthusiasm for the housing proposal. Mamdani also urged the release of Columbia University student Elmina Aghayeva from ICE custody, with Trump reportedly signaling support for freeing her and considering dismissing other detained cases. The exchange highlights Mamdani's pragmatic, cross‑aisle approach to advancing housing and immigration goals.

via Axios|
#housing#ice#mamdani
Unannounced DC Meeting: Mamdani Pushes 12,000-Unit NYC Housing Plan with Trump
politics15 days ago

Unannounced DC Meeting: Mamdani Pushes 12,000-Unit NYC Housing Plan with Trump

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump in an unscheduled Washington visit, describing the discussion as productive and pitching a NYC housing project estimated at about 12,000 units that Trump reportedly welcomed without a set timeline. Mamdani also pressed for the release of Columbia student Elmina Aghayeva amid her detention by federal agents and handed Trump a list of four additional detained students for potential cases dismissal; DHS/ICE disputed aspects of the detention, and the White House did not comment.

via The Guardian|
#aghayeva-detention#housing-project#mamdani
Mamdani and Trump Hold Second White House Meeting on NYC Housing Push
politics15 days ago

Mamdani and Trump Hold Second White House Meeting on NYC Housing Push

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump at the White House for a second time, calling the session productive and signaling a continued push on NYC housing, though the visit’s exact purpose remained unclear. Mamdani said Trump informed him a Columbia University student detained by DHS would be released imminently, a development that followed a warmer November meeting between the two. Republicans have criticized Mamdani as radical, while Trump has alternated between praise and skepticism; no White House comment was reported.

via NBC News|
#housing#mamdani#new-york-city