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July 18, 2026

Mamdani says NYC is exploring whether it can arrest Netanyahu if Israeli leader visits for UN General Assembly

Mayor Zohran Mamdani says his administration is exploring whether New York City can arrest Benjamin Netanyahu over the ICC warrant during United Nations General Assembly.

July 18, 2026

New Yorkers collected $2.6 billion in welfare cash payments last year, city data shows

New York City's cash assistance hit a 30-year high of $2.6 billion in 2025, reaching nearly 865,000 residents, and Ken Griffin threatens to halt investments.

July 18, 2026

Trump's housing chief paints a grim picture for homeownership in one major American city

Scott Turner blasted Mayor Zohran Mamdani's rent freeze and tax proposals, saying socialist progressive policies will drive businesses from New York City.

July 18, 2026

SEE IT: Massive NYC homeless encampment fuels backlash against Mamdani

A 12-block homeless encampment near the Intrepid Museum has residents and tourists questioning Mayor Zohran Mamdani's ban on NYPD encampment sweeps.

July 17, 2026

Trump, FIFA president celebrate World Cup momentum at Trump Tower

FIFA president Gianni Infantino praises President Donald Trump's support for the FIFA World Cup during a Trump Tower event where the president also spoke.

July 17, 2026

Democratic socialist actress Cynthia Nixon handed powerful role in helping choose New York top judges

Democratic socialist actress Cynthia Nixon was appointed to a four-year term on the powerful panel that screens New York's top judge candidates despite having no law degree.

July 17, 2026

Madison Square Garden sues media outlet over allegations of secret database tracking celebrity 'risk scores'

The 40-page defamation lawsuit accuses WIRED of using stolen data from the ShinyHunters cyberattack to fabricate claims about an LGBTQ blacklist.

July 17, 2026

Convicted gun felon awaiting sentencing earned spot at Rikers World Cup watch party with Mamdani

A Rikers Island inmate convicted on felony gun charges was among those rewarded with a FIFA World Cup watch party attended by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

July 16, 2026

Air quality concerns from Canadian wildfires force rescheduling of two professional sports games

Canadian wildfires forced the postponement of a Chicago Fire MLS match and pushed the Phillies-Mets game up an hour amid unhealthy air Thursday.

July 16, 2026

Mamdani ripped over 'freak show' news conference where eviction was declared a form of 'violence'

A housing advocate called evictions a form of "violence" as Mayor Zohran Mamdani grinned behind her, sparking fierce conservative backlash online.