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politics3 days ago•211 min saved

Mamdani declares NYC snow day as travel ban aims to curb blizzard chaos

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani ordered a citywide travel ban from Sunday night to Monday noon due to a major blizzard and canceled public school classes with no remote learning, announcing the snow day via a FaceTime call with a student. The city mobilized sanitation crews and warming centers, prioritized homeless sheltering, and prepared transportation disruptions, including suspending the Staten Island Ferry, while closing nonessential offices and libraries as crews brace for heavy snowfall.

via CNN|

#mayor #new-york-city #politics

us-news24 days ago•14 min saved

Portland mayor calls for ICE departure after tear-gas protest clash

Portland's mayor called for ICE to exit the city after federal agents used tear gas and flash bangs on peaceful protesters outside the ICE building on Jan. 31, 2026.

via AP News|

#ice #mayor #portland

politics1 month ago•33 min saved

Farrah Abraham Quits Austin Mayor Run After TMZ Date Slip, Sets Sights on City Council

Reality TV star Farrah Abraham ended her bid to become Austin’s mayor after TMZ revealed on-air that the election isn’t until 2028, and she promptly filed to run for District 5 city council instead, citing housing affordability and the struggles of self-employed workers as her campaign priorities.

via Yahoo|

#austin #city-council #farrah-abraham

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

From Backbench to Mayor, Mamdani Recasts Albany’s Leftward Agenda

Albany’s newly inaugurated mayor, Zohran Mamdani, returned to the State Capitol in a police motorcade for his first official Albany visit since taking office, meeting lawmakers and signaling support for tax increases on the wealthy to fund universal childcare and expanded affordability initiatives, underscoring a leftward shift in New York politics and promising to be a regular Albany presence to push his agenda.

via The New York Times|

#albany #childcare #mayor

politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Campaign Glamour Meets City Hall as Mamdani Pushes Rental-Hearings Agenda

In his first week as NYC mayor, Zohran Mamdani blends campaign theater with governing, addressing content creators at City Hall and signaling a policy push with plans for rental 'rip-off' hearings to hold landlords to account, all while his familiar media persona and social-media presence frame his approach to leadership.

via The New York Times|

#landlords #mamdani #mayor

history1 month ago•5 min saved

Mayor La Guardia's Impact on Making New York the Greatest City

Fiorello La Guardia, a dynamic and influential mayor of New York City, transformed the city into a global metropolis through extensive public works, support for the arts, and a focus on social welfare during the Great Depression, earning it the reputation as the greatest city in the world.

via CBS News|

#fiorello-la-guardia #history #mayor

local1 month ago•2 min saved

NYC Mayor Mamdani Focuses on Transit and Housing Initiatives

New NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, on his second day in office, engaged with commuters on the subway, opposed the fare hike, and signed executive orders focused on addressing the city's housing crisis, including reviving tenant protections and establishing housing task forces.

via ABC7 New York|

#executive-orders #housing #local

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Zohran Mamdani Promises a Bold New Era for New York City

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor, promising an ambitious, expansive, and principled approach to governance rooted in democratic socialism, while also beginning to undo the previous administration's executive orders and addressing city challenges with a focus on affordability, social justice, and continuity in city services.

via The Guardian|

#inauguration #mamdani #mayor

politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Zohran Mamdani Sworn In as NYC Mayor Promises Bold Change

Zohran Mamdani was inaugurated as New York City's mayor, calling for unity and accountability to improve the city, and emphasizing the collective effort needed to achieve progress.

via The New York Times|

#inauguration #mayor #new-york-city

local-politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Zohran Mamdani Sworn In as NYC Mayor, Promising Progressive Change

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's first Muslim and democratic socialist mayor, focusing on affordability, housing, education, and social safety initiatives, with plans to freeze rent increases, expand affordable housing, eliminate bus fares, and raise taxes on the wealthy to fund these programs.

via The Guardian|

#affordability #housing #local-politics

local-politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Zohran Mamdani Sworn in as NYC Mayor in Symbolic Ceremony

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the mayor of New York City in a private midnight ceremony at the old City Hall subway station, emphasizing his commitment to public transit and working-class communities. The event included a diverse group of attendees, a public swearing-in, and a block party, marking a significant political rise for Mamdani, who campaigned on affordability and social programs, and is the first NYC mayor sworn in using a Qur'an.

via The Guardian|

#local-politics #mayor #new-york-city

politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Zohran Mamdani Sworn In as NYC Mayor Amid Challenges and Support

Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City, winning the largest inaugural crowd in decades and capturing widespread attention with his focus on affordability and progressive policies, marking a significant political rise from a little-known candidate to a historic mayoral figure.

via The New York Times|

#affordability #election #mayor

local-government2 months ago•2 min saved

Richmond Mayor Faces Resignation Calls Over Antisemitic Posts

A Jewish group is demanding Richmond Mayor Martinez resign over antisemitic social media posts related to Gaza and Israel, with some councilmembers criticizing his language but others emphasizing the importance of his apology and the upcoming election as the decision point. The controversy centers on whether his posts and stance should disqualify him from office, with opinions divided among city leaders.

via KQED|

#antisemitic-posts #election #local-government

politics3 months ago•4 min saved

Zohran Mamdani's NYC Election Win Sparks Mixed Reactions and Concerns

Bronx Science students celebrate alum Zohran Mamdani's election as NYC mayor, inspired by his youth and background, but remain cautious about his ability to fulfill campaign promises, reflecting skepticism rooted in past student government experiences and political realities.

via Gothamist|

#bronx-science #mamdani #mayor

local-politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Jacob Frey Secures Third Term as Minneapolis Mayor

Jacob Frey won a third term as Minneapolis mayor, defeating a united challenge from his rivals, including progressive candidate Omar Fateh, whose democratic socialist platform was not enough to sway voters. Frey's victory suggests continued support for his moderate policies amid ongoing city challenges, including crime and economic recovery.

via Minnesota Reformer|

#election #jacob-frey #local-politics