Senate minority leader rejects Trump’s ultimatum over strict voter ID law amid DHS shutdown – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Mar 23
New York Gov. Hochul Begs 'High-Net-Worth' Refugees To Return and Be Taxed Hochul invited those who opposed her policies to leave. Many did. Now she wants them back. Reason · Mar 23
‘$36,000 a year?’ Is Mamdani forcing NYC parents to pay sky-high private preschool fees? New York City’s push to expand free childcare under Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul is colliding with rising private preschool costs, as providers hike fees amid wage pressures and competition for staff. While public programmes aim to ease affordability, families outside the system face escalating expenses in an already costly… The Times of India · Mar 18
New York's Socialist Experiment: Mamdani's Bold Agenda and What It Means for Business New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's sweeping progressive agenda — rent freezes, free buses, and higher taxes on the wealthy — is rattling Wall Street and real estate investors while the city grapples with a $7 billion budget gap and a Moody's credit warning. International Business Times · Mar 14
Who was Sorffly Davius? NYPD officer and US Army major who died in Kuwait during Operation Epic Fury New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani on Saturday mourned the death of NYPD officer and US Army National Guard major Sorffly Davius, who died in Kuwait after suffering a medical episode while deployed in support of Operation Epic Fury. The Times of India · Mar 8
NYC congestion fee upheld by a federal judge after Trump moved to axe it Gov. Hochul touted the toll's benefits as the program marked its first anniversary in January The Independent UK · Mar 3
‘Another miracle on the Hudson’ as survivors pulled from New York river after plane crashes in freezing temperatures The plane was carrying a single pilot and a passenger, with both sustaining only ‘minor injuries’ in the crash The Independent UK · Mar 3
Mamdani Reportedly Pushes $70 Million Grocery Store Proposal Amid $5.4 Billion Budget Gap Amid a $5.4 billion budget deficit, the mayor of New York City is pushing forward with a proposal that has historically yielded terrible results. Reason · Feb 28
Democrats are demanding $1,700 in tariff refunds for Americans Congressional Democrats and state lawmakers say Americans are owed billions after the Supreme Court struck down Trump's levies. Axios · Feb 27
American Express to occupy final tower of World Trade Center as construction set to begin The skyscraper will be the final stage of redevelopment after the original site was destroyed by 9/11 attacks Evening Standard · Feb 26
World Trade Center's last office tower soon will get built and house American Express New York's governor says the World Trade Center's final office tower will start construction as soon as this spring and become American Express’ new headquarters The Independent UK · Feb 25
FBI response to Brown mass shooting was delayed because Kash Patel was in Florida with one of the agency’s jets: report New York Governor Kathy Hochul called for FBI director’s resignation over the alleged incident The Independent UK · Feb 24
‘Treat them with respect’: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani reacts after NYPD officers hit with snowballs at Washington Square Park New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has urged residents to treat police officers “with respect” after viral videos showed NYPD officers being hit with snowballs during a large gathering at Washington Square Park during a major winter storm. The Times of India · Feb 24
New York Democrats urge Supreme Court to stay out of redistricting case Filings come after a state judge found that the current map violated the state constitution by minimizing the power of minority voters. Roll Call · Feb 19
The Independent UK · Feb 19 Milan and Cortina are a few hours apart like New York and Lake Placid. Some see an Olympic blueprint An idea of a New York City and Lake Placid Winter Olympics is gaining buzz after Milan and Cortina show that a two-site Games can work
Fortune · Feb 18 Why Zohran Mamdani is threatening to soak the middle class if he can't tax the rich New York City's mayor is warning of a 9.5% property tax hike if Gov. Kathy Hochul doesn’t raise income taxes on top earners.
The Guardian - US · Feb 18 Trump administration releases funds for New York-New Jersey tunnel project Money clears path for work on Gateway project increasing number of tunnels linking New York City and New Jersey
The Guardian - US · Feb 18 Mamdani floats New York City property tax raise if state won’t tax millionaires Threat of 9.5% property tax increase puts pressure on Governor Hochul, who is seeking re-election this year
Reason · Feb 18 Austerity Socialism What's a "tax the rich" mayor going to do when he can't actually tax the rich?
Fortune · Feb 15 Meet Florida Man 2.0: the executive working to replace retirees and Disney tourists with Fortune 500 HQs "There's a huge gap in what people think about Florida and what actually exists in Florida," Michael Simas, CEO of Florida's Council of 100, told Fortune.
Roll Call · Feb 12 At the Races: Let the market decide Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the economy and campaign launches.
Reason · Feb 11 Blame Overregulation for High Child Care Costs Politicians like New York’s Mayor Mamdani promise to solve a problem that they created.
The Independent UK · Feb 10 Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado ends bid to unseat Hochul as New York governor Delgado failed to secure enough backing for an automatic spot on the Democratic primary ballot
The Independent UK · Feb 6 Trump demands his name be put on Penn Station and Dulles airport in exchange for federal funding: report Chuck Schumer declined to put the president’s name on New York’s Penn Station, saying he did not have the authority
The Independent UK · Feb 5 New York prepares to enact new law allowing medically assisted death Medical Aid in Dying Act will take effect six months from when it is enacted, giving healthcare officials time to regulate medications