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Zohran Mamdani, NYC's incoming mayor, unveils a coalition of over 100 officials supporting his socialist agenda, excluding key moderates and establishment figures. His endorsement of Lander over DSA members causes controversy, highlighting internal divisions ahead of his inauguration.
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Linda Sun, a former New York government deputy chief of staff, faces charges of acting as an unregistered Chinese agent, accepting bribes, and corruption. Evidence shows she advanced Chinese interests, received luxury benefits, and engaged in visa fraud. She denies the allegations. The trial continues.
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The Justice Department is investigating companies over their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, using the False Claims Act to argue that discriminatory practices may violate federal law. Google and Verizon are among those under scrutiny, amid broader efforts to enforce civil rights through financial investigations.
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On January 1, 2026, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's 112th mayor in two ceremonies: a private midnight oath at the historic, decommissioned Old City Hall subway station, and a public inauguration at City Hall with a block party attended by tens of thousands. Mamdani, 34, is the city's first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor, and a democratic socialist promising transformative policies on affordability and taxation.
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Zohran Mamdani has become New York City's first Muslim, South Asian, and youngest mayor, promising an agenda focused on affordability, including rent freezes, free buses, and higher taxes on the wealthy. His election signals a shift toward progressive policies in the city.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has officially moved into Gracie Mansion, the historic mayoral residence, after relocating from his previous apartment in Astoria. The move reflects security needs and a shift to a more affluent neighborhood, with Mamdani promising to keep the mansion accessible and maintain his progressive stance.
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Mejia has been declared the winner of New Jersey's 11th District special primary, consolidating support among Democrats ahead of the April 16 general election. Her victory reflects a shift toward more progressive candidates in the district, which includes parts of Essex, Morris, and Passaic counties. The race was closely contested, with Mejia narrowly surpassing Malinowski after mail-in ballots were counted. She campaigns on populist economic policies and the abolition of ICE, endorsed by prominent progressives like Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez. The district, historically Republican, has shifted Democratic since 2018, and the outcome will influence the upcoming general election against Republican Joe Hathaway.
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A city report shows NYCHA's vacant units doubled from 2,840 in 2022 to 6,740 in 2025, with vacancies lasting up to a year. The cost to renovate each unit is estimated at $52,000, highlighting inefficiencies amid a housing crisis and ongoing safety risks.
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Two young men from Pennsylvania, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, were arrested after allegedly throwing improvised explosive devices at anti-Muslim protesters outside Gracie Mansion. The devices, inspired by ISIS, did not detonate. The suspects expressed allegiance to ISIS and aimed for a larger attack than the Boston Marathon bombing. No injuries occurred.