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Mamdani's Rough Week
Mayor-elect Mamdani, who seems at times to be operating under a lucky star, has started to see some political resistance.
Dec 19
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Liena Zagare
11
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1
Mamdani Needs Quick Wins. The Streets Could Be His Best Bet.
Safer streets, faster buses, and better sidewalks may be the fastest improvements the new mayor can deliver.
Dec 17
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Liena Zagare
7
1
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Can a Mayor Make NYC Affordable?
No.
Dec 12
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Liena Zagare
5
2
2
From Charters to Yeshivas: A Practical Education Agenda for Mayor Mamdani
Mamdani should listen to families with school-age children. Here’s why.
Dec 11
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Ray Domanico
10
1
The Billion Dollar Question
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani hasn’t been sworn in yet, but the political experiment surrounding him is already underway—testing whether a movement built…
Dec 5
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Liena Zagare
10
1
2
Mamdani’s NGO Model Army
The politics of low pay.
Dec 2
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Stephen Eide
17
2
November 2025
Happy Thanksgiving!
And some podcasts for the road.
Nov 27
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Liena Zagare
5
Why NYC’s Multiparty Politics Feel So Chaotic
The city blends reforms meant to curtail party power with rules designed to enhance it. No wonder the outcomes are messy.
Nov 25
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Jack Santucci
10
1
4
Can New York State Afford Mamdani’s Agenda? E.J. McMahon Explains
A booming balance sheet masks deep recurring deficits. McMahon walks through what the state can—and can’t—afford as Mamdani takes office.
Nov 24
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Liena Zagare
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Nicole Gelinas
Mamdani City
What happens when you stop checking fares, Mamdani’s appointments, and DSA’s next targets.
Nov 21
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Liena Zagare
12
1
The $442 Million Question: Does Having Two Train Conductors Make Subways Safer?
Albany blocked one-person train operation this summer, a move that could have saved the MTA millions. It's now up to the Governor to veto the bill.
Nov 19
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Adam Louis Sebastian Lehodey
5
1
Why New York's Mental Health System Isn't Working
And what Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani should consider.
Nov 17
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Liena Zagare
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Nicole Gelinas
1
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