All articles tagged with #new york city
Originally Published 7 hours ago — by The New York Times
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.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Playbill
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has partnered with the Under the Radar Festival to give away 1,500 free tickets to 12 shows at the 2026 festival, aiming to make arts more accessible and foster community connection through theatre.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by abcnews.go.com
Bradley Cooper, co-owner of Danny & Coop's, is known for his dedication to making authentic Philly cheesesteaks in New York City, often being the first to arrive and last to leave the kitchen, and recently delivered their signature sandwich to 'Good Morning America'.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by CBS News
Actor and podcast host Michael Rapaport announced his bid for New York City mayor in 2029, criticizing the current mayor Zohran Mamdani and emphasizing his goals to make the city affordable and safe, while also acknowledging his own mistakes.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by abcnews.go.com
New York City is planning to introduce a free childcare program for 2-year-olds, announced by Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani, with the goal of making childcare more affordable and expanding the existing universal pre-K program across the city over four years.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Business Insider
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has begun his term by signing executive orders to combat junk fees and hidden subscription costs, aiming to protect consumers from deceptive business practices and improve affordability in the city.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by NYC.gov
New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani issued Executive Order 09 to combat hidden junk fees by establishing a Citywide Junk Fee Task Force, which will coordinate efforts across city agencies to promote transparency, enforce compliance, and propose legislation to protect consumers from deceptive pricing practices.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by NYC.gov
New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani issued Executive Order 08 to combat abusive landlord practices and protect tenants by establishing public hearings across boroughs, enhancing agency cooperation, and prioritizing enforcement of housing laws to ensure safe, fair, and habitable living conditions.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by Gothamist
The subway fare in New York City increased to $3, sparking frustration among riders who feel the service quality does not justify the higher cost, amid ongoing transit improvements and fare hikes across regional transit systems.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by ABC7 New York
The article covers the inauguration of Zohran Mamdani as the new mayor of New York City, highlighting his promises to make the city more affordable and discussing the challenges he faces, with insights from Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by ABC7 New York
The MTA in New York City has increased fares to $3 for buses and subways, with additional fare hikes for express buses and commuter rails, coinciding with the transition from MetroCard to OMNY payment system and the removal of unlimited MetroCard passes.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by CBS News
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.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by The New York Times
Starting Sunday, New York City subway and bus fares will increase by 10 cents to $3, marking the first rise in over two years, with additional fare hikes on commuter railroads and tolls, raising concerns about affordability for low-income residents amid ongoing efforts to boost revenue and ridership.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by The Times
In New York City, nannies are increasingly demanding higher pay and better working conditions, with some receiving offers over $150,000 annually, as they organize online and push for legal protections amid changing parental expectations and surveillance practices.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Gothamist
Wegmans in NYC has expanded its biometric data collection to all shoppers, capturing facial, eye, and voice data without clear assurances on data storage or sharing, raising privacy concerns and sparking criticism from privacy advocates and some shoppers.