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February 19, 2026

Strapped New Yorkers swarm chaotic Mamdani-inspired free grocery store pop-up: We’re 'in pain’

NYC residents face grocery costs of $400 to $500 monthly as Polymarket opens free grocery pop-up in West Village, highlighting the city's affordability crisis.

February 18, 2026

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani reverses course on homeless encampments after pausing clearings

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the city will resume clearing homeless encampments with a new approach after pausing the controversial practice in January.

February 18, 2026

Socialist NYC Mayor Mamdani clashes with Hochul over tax hikes as some critics warn of catastrophe

Wall Street Journal editor-at-large Gerry Baker warns NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's tax plan targeting wealthy residents will be "catastrophic."

February 18, 2026

City-run board cancels lease of Israel drone supplier, sparking backlash toward Mamdani: 'Ludicrous'

Six weeks into his term, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani draws criticism after the city-controlled Navy Yard ends a lease with a drone manufacturer serving Israel's military.

February 18, 2026

Mamdani accused of snubbing Black leaders as families flee New York City in droves

A columnist warned Wednesday that Mayor Zohran Mamdani must address criticism over the lack of Black deputy mayor appointment, as Black families have left the city in droves.

February 18, 2026

STEVE FORBES: Don't crush homeowners to pay for NYC's out-of-control budget

Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes 9.5% property tax increase for New York City as part of $127 billion budget, warning of $5.4 billion shortfall without new revenue from Albany.

February 18, 2026

Mamdani plan pours millions into ‘racial equity’ offices and six-figure diversity jobs, cuts 5,000 NYPD jobs

NYC Mayor Mamdani's $127 billion budget allocates $10.2 million to racial equity offices while proposing significant property tax hikes and NYPD cuts.

February 18, 2026

Mamdani proposes cutting NYPD budget, canceling 5K new officer hires

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is eyeing the NYPD's funding and a proposed personnel increase as he looks to tackle the city's "budget crisis."

February 18, 2026

2 cities, 2 paths: Chicago adopts antisemitism definition as Mamdani's New York City rolls it back

Chicago unanimously adopts international antisemitism definition while New York reverses similar policy, highlighting divided approaches to hate crimes.

February 16, 2026

Teen killed after protecting friends in 'senseless' shootout as locals raise alarm over rising crime in Bronx

Teenager arrested in Bronx school shooting that killed 16-year-old Christopher Redding. The aspiring football player was defending friends during the attack.