A teenage counterprotestor reportedly threw a nail bomb at an anti-Muslim rally held by a far-right agitator on Saturday, March 7, and is now being investigated by the federal government for “ISIS-inspired terrorism.” ( Photo: Federal Complaint ) NYPD Arrests Two Men for Tossing Bomb at Anti-Muslim Protest A chaotic and nearly deadly scene unfolded outside Gracie Mansion on Saturday, March 7, as an anti-Muslim protest hosted... News 10 Mar 2026 | 09:20
The Mayor’s and solon’s cordon at the Chinaton Parade. ( Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office) Chinatown Celebrates Year of the Fire Horse with Big Parade You can’t have a big Lunar Year New Year parade without a little yelling, and at least a few jokes. That’s just one of the... News 09 Mar 2026 | 04:31
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced that the E. 30th St. men’s shelter—the city’s largest—will close by the end of next month, citing its “severe” state of disrepair. Residents will receive services elsewhere. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Bellevue Men’s Homeless Shelter in Kips Bay to Close: Mamdani Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced that the city will close its largest men’s homeless shelter, on East 30th Street, by the... News 07 Mar 2026 | 05:19
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed six new members—a majority—to the Rent Guidelines Board, meaning that his promise to “freeze the rent” for rent-stabilized apartments appears closer to fruition. ( Photo: NYC Rent Guidlines Board) Mamdani Appoints Six New Members to Rent Guidelines Board Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced six new appointments for the nine-member Rent Guidelines Board (RGB), after running on... Home 23 Feb 2026 | 03:47
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced that $4 million would go towards expanding NYC’s public restroom system, which is supposed to all but double by 2035. Above is a public bathroom already installed in Madison Square Park. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly ) City Announces $4 Mil Infusion Into Public Bathroom Program Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced, on Jan. 10, that he had earmarked $4 million to go towards expanding access to public bathrooms... News 13 Jan 2026 | 03:08
Mayor Mamdani and DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn at the Williamsburg Bridge, Jan. 6, 2026. ( Photo: Brian Berger) Williamsburg ‘Bump’ Begone! Mamdani Hails Bridge Bike Lane Fix Have you heard about the Williamsburg “Bump”? It’s not a new dance craze, cocktail, cannabis strain or trendy underground... News 10 Jan 2026 | 07:50
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an order repealing all executive orders signed by Eric Adams after Sept. 26, 2024, but said an executive order he signed will preserve the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism. ( Photo: Michael Appelton/Mayor’s Photography Office) Mamdani Nixes 2 Exec Orders Jewish Groups Favored; Keep Office to Combat Antisemitism Only hours after his public inauguration ceremony on Jan. 1, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he was repealing all executive orders... News 05 Jan 2026 | 01:44
Mayor Zohran Mamdani waves to supporters at his swearing-in ceremony at City Hall on Jan. 1. He was accompanied by his wife, Rama Duwaji, who held the Quran as he was sworn in as the first ever Muslim mayor. ( Photo: Mayor’s Photography Office) New Era Begins at City Hall as Mamdani Sworn into Office A new era began at City Hall as Zohran Mamdani, the first Muslim elected to the office, put his hand on a Quran held by his... News 05 Jan 2026 | 01:09
Veteran educator Kamar Samuels will begin leading NYC schools under Zohran Mamdani Mamdani announced the appointment on Dec. 31, 2025, the day before his inauguration. ( Photo: Amy Zimmer/Chalkbeat NYC) Mamdani Taps New Schools Chancellor, Reverses Stand on Mayoral Control When Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Kamar Samuels as his new schools chancellor on Dec. 31, he also reversed course... News 03 Jan 2026 | 12:48
A rendering of the proposed Hudson Mosaic residential complex, which would end up replacing the landmarked Tony Dapolito Recreation Center on Clarkson Street. ( Rendering: Hudson Mosaic Development Team) Tony Dapolito Center Still Doomed; Adams Pushes ‘Hudson Mosaic’ Tower The outgoing Adams administration has formalized a plan to knock down the Tony Dapolito Recreation Center and replace it... News 24 Dec 2025 | 08:21
The World’s Largest Menorah at Grand Army Plaza, Hanukkah, Dec. 14, 2025. ( Photo: Gregory Kirskopp Instagram) Hanukkah Menorah Lightings Bring Joy—& High Security—to City Thousands of New York Jews and their friends, as well as hundreds of security-bolstering NYPD cops, braved frigid cold and... News 15 Dec 2025 | 02:19
Anti-Israel protesters scream and curse at “Zionists” outside Park East Synagogue on Nov. 19, 2025. ( Photo: Combat Anti-Semitism X) Political Blowback Follows Anti-Israel Protest Outside Synagogue Political blowback continues after raucous anti-Israel protesters set themselves up outside the Park East Synagogue on the... News 01 Dec 2025 | 12:48
Locals have long enjoyed relaxing in the Elizabeth Street Garden and until recently thought they had achieved a last-minute reprieve to halt development plans. ( Photo: Marie Pohl) New Peril for Elizabeth Street Garden: Developers Sue the City The fate of the Elizabeth Street Garden, a community and sculpture garden in Little Italy, remains uncertain once again.... News 24 Nov 2025 | 05:36
New York City Mayor Eric Adams swears in Jessica Tisch as the next commissioner of the New York City Police Department on Nov. 25, 2024. Tisch, a billionaire heiress, is a well-known philanthropist for Jewish causes who often wears a Star of David at public appearances. ( Photo: Michael Appleton / Mayor’s Office) Why Jessica Tisch Agreed to Stay on as Top Cop under Mamdani NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, who has served a year as the city’s top cop under Mayor Eric Adams, emailed the entire police... News 21 Nov 2025 | 03:12
The Elizabeth Street Garden in the summer of 2025. ( Photo: Marie Pohl) Elizabeth Street Garden Faces Death, Again: This Time by Mamdani In another break with his rivals, Zohran Mamdani said he intends to evict the beloved Elizabeth Street Garden from a city-owned... News 01 Nov 2025 | 10:57