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Some states are stepping up after federal childcare cuts – and now offer lessons for the future

While affordability pressures are hitting Americans in many facets of their lives, from groceries to gas prices to housing costs, one important expense often gets less attention – childcare.

The Conversation · Oct 28

Zohran Mamdani announces $2 million for New York Aquarium renovation

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a $2 million investment in the New York Aquarium’s Sea Cliffs Exhibit Renovation Project, bringing attention to the redevelopment of the marine wildlife attraction in Brooklyn. Mamdani announced the funding on his social media accounts, thanking those who hosted his visit to…

The Times of India · Oct 27

Black L.A. Remains Behind Bass’ Reelection Bid, but Not Without Doubts

Why the mayor’s base among Black Angelenos seems to be holding — with some reservations — while Nithya Raman makes a case for change.

Capital & Main · Oct 26

New York city council votes to ban horse-drawn carriage rides

City’s council passed Romanch’s Law, named after teen who died when he was ejected from carriage earlier this year

The Guardian - US · Oct 22

‘Stand against hate’: Mamdani celebrates Navratri with Hindu New Yorkers after Illinois temple shooting plot

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has joined Hindu New Yorkers in Queens to celebrate Navratri, Durga Puja, Dashain and Vijayadashami, calling the experience a blessing and urging communities to stand against hate following an alleged shooting plot targeting a Hindu temple in Illinois.

The Times of India · Oct 22

Mamdani urges communities to stand against hate during Navratri celebrations after foiled temple attack

Zohran Mamdani participated in celebrations for Navratri and Durga Puja with the Hindu community in New York. The celebrations took place shortly after a foiled mass shooting attempt at a temple in Illinois. Concerns over increasing anti-Hindu hate in the United States have arisen following this incident. Community leaders and…

The Economic Times · Oct 22

End of an era as NYC finally moves to ban Central Park horse-drawn carriages

The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years are set to be banished soon from New York City, winding down a tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Mamdani Marks Navratri With Garba: New York mayor joins Garba; viral message hails diverse traditions

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined members of the Indian community in celebrating Navratri on Tuesday, dancing to traditional Gujarati folk music in a video that has gained traction on social media.

The Times of India · Oct 21

NYC Votes Thursday on Banning Central Park's Horse Carriages Forever

NYC's City Council votes October 22 on Romanch's Law to ban horse carriages in Central Park by 2028 after an Indian tourist's fatal accident.

Latin Times · Oct 20

New Yorkers Don't Compost. Will They Be Fined Into Compliance?

The city mandates composting, but New Yorkers don’t like to be told what to do with their garbage—and don't seem all that clear on the rules in the first place.

Reason · Oct 20