Mamdani under fire over New York property tax rise

NYC landlords say Mamdani's proposed property tax hike “will drive thousands of rent-stabilized buildings into bankruptcy.” ...
The Marshall Project

Challenges Await Mamdani as Hopes Rise for Closure of Notorious Rikers Island Jail Complex

For New York City’s mayor, the hard part isn’t deciding whether or not to shut down Rikers, but figuring out how to do it safely and in a timely way.
The New York Times

Inside the Improbable, Audacious and (So Far) Unstoppable Rise of Zohran Mamdani

The story of the man most likely to be the next mayor of New York City — and the promise and peril his ascent poses for the Democratic Party. Zohran Mamdani at Sixth Avenue and West 29th Street in ...
The New York Times

The Rise and Fall of Eric Adams

Mr. Adams has suspended his re-election campaign, becoming the first mayor of New York City to fail to win a second term since David N. Dinkins. Mr. Adams has suspended his re-election campaign, ...