Mayor Mamdani
Coverage of Mayor Mamdani in the Nexus archive.
- NYC’s Hooverville revival: Letters to the Editor — July 15, 2026
NYC readers discuss Mayor Mamdani's delay in clearing a large homeless encampment on the West Side, referencing the revival of Hooverville-like conditions. The article highlights public debate over the encampment's management.
- Mayor Mamdani: Tear down this sprawl!
Mayor Mamdani's latest budget includes a $1.9 billion 'emergency' hotel shelter contract. The mayor advocates for reducing urban sprawl, as indicated by the title 'Tear down this sprawl!'.
- Mayor Mamdani urges New Yorkers to prepare for dangerous heat this week
Mayor Mamdani activated New York City's Heat Emergency Plan and urged residents to prepare for dangerous heat expected Tuesday and Wednesday.
- The sprawling homeless encampment on Manhattan’s West Side is a Mamdani campaign promise come to life
A report highlights the growth of homeless encampments on Manhattan’s far West Side near the Intrepid Museum, attributed to a policy implemented by Mayor Mamdani. The article criticizes the policy as heartless.
- The GOP finds its perfect foil in Mayor Mamdani
GOP political insiders indicate Mayor Mamdani will be a primary target in Republican attacks moving forward, considering him a key focus after Congressional primaries.
- Cynthia Nixon’s wife gets $200k city gig after ‘Sex and the City’ star’s Mamdani endorsement
Cynthia Nixon's wife was hired by Mayor Mamdani's administration at a $203,500-a-year DOE job months after Nixon raised $200,000 for his mayoral campaign. The hiring occurred at The Post's reporting.
- Op-Ed | An open letter to Mayor Mamdani: How Open Streets are changing the way I see my community
A Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School graduate urges Mayor Mamdani to allocate $20 million to expand the School Streets program, citing dangerous traffic conditions, poor air quality, and lack of outdoor spaces near schools. The student highlights data collected by their Stew Crew team on litter, hazardous waste, and traffic patterns, emphasizing the need for equitable street design and immediate investment in Open School Streets.
- Mayor Mamdani activates heat emergency plan with dangerous temperatures on the way
Mayor Mamdani has activated a heat emergency plan as dangerous temperatures approach. The city is expanding cooling centers, intensifying outreach efforts, and providing support to vulnerable New Yorkers.
- Mamdani is sued over e-bike policy as safety debate escalates
A lawsuit was filed against New York City and Mayor Mamdani over changes to e-bike regulations, alleging the policy softening increases public safety risks. Plaintiffs, including injured residents and advocate Walter Matuza, argue unregistered e-bikes and reduced enforcement correlate with rising fatalities and reckless driving. The case challenges Mamdani's suspension of criminal summonses for e-bike violations, previously enforced under the Adams administration.
- Mayor Mamdani opens his freezer on social media to break down rent freeze for stabilized apartments
Mayor Mamdani uses social media to explain rent freeze policies for stabilized apartments. CeFaan Kim interviewed tenants and landlords for the report.
- New York freezes rents for almost one million homes in political success for Mayor Mamdani
New York freezes rents for nearly one million homes, marking a political success for Mayor Mamdani. A rally supporting the freeze was held at El Museo Del Barrio in New York City.
- Op-Ed | It’s time to remove the barriers that prevent CityFHEPS from working effectively
Over 100,000 people, including children, in New York City will sleep in shelters tonight. The CityFHEPS housing voucher program, the largest in the nation, faces significant delays and bottlenecks, preventing 80% of eligible households from using vouchers effectively. Delays in inspections, paperwork, and agency coordination cause families to wait over a year for housing, exacerbating educational disruptions and trauma for children.
- We’ve fallen hard for Team USA coach Mauricio Pocchetino—but a billionaire backer is the country’s real soccer hero
The article highlights Mauricio Pocchetino's role as Team USA coach, crediting his position to the financial support of billionaire Ken Griffin. It also notes that Ken Griffin was referenced in a tax-related video by Mayor Mamdani.
- NYC primary approaches with low early voting turnout, even after last-minute Mamdani push
New York City's primary election is approaching with low early voting turnout, despite Mayor Mamdani's recent get out the vote event at Kings Theater. The decline in participation includes significantly fewer younger voters compared to last year's record levels.
- Mayor Mamdani faces political strength test with Tuesday’s congressional primaries
Mayor Mamdani joined congressional candidates Claire Valdez, Brad Lander, and Darializa Avila Chevalier for a rally. Mamdani described the upcoming contests as a referendum on what it means to be a Democrat in New York City and nationwide.
- How Mayor Mamdani gets it wrong on international law and Israel
Natasha Hausdorff criticizes Mayor Mamdani for spreading anti-Zionist propaganda and misinformation about international law and Israel.
- Another Wall Street giant pivots away from NYC thanks to mayor Mamdani's tax-the-rich policies
A Wall Street giant is relocating from New York City due to Mayor Mamdani's tax-the-rich policies. The company's move reflects concerns about the financial impact of these policies.
- Mayor Mamdani opens door to larger Knicks watch parties at Madison Square Garden
Mayor Mamdani has opened the possibility of larger Knicks watch parties at Madison Square Garden. N.J. Burkett discussed the topic with Mamdani.
- Trump nixed Mamdani’s planned meeting with leftist Colombia prez who tweeted ‘Heil Hitler’: report
Trump canceled Mayor Mamdani's planned meeting with Colombian President Gustavo Petro during his visit to New York for United Nations events. The meeting was scrapped.
- Knicks Game 4: Watch party planned at MSG, security plans detailed
A ticketed Madison Square Garden watch party for Knicks Game 4 is planned, as announced by Mayor Mamdani. Security measures for the event have been detailed.
- Eyes on the Jumbotron: How might the crowd react to Trump and Mamdani at Knicks game?
Mayor Mamdani and President Trump are attending a Knicks game together, with their unexpectedly friendly relationship set to be tested by public reaction. Trump will be in a suite, while Mamdani joins other officials in standing room.
- Mayor Mamdani’s pals continue to unsuccessfully try and get him on ‘SNL’
Mayor Mamdani's team has repeatedly attempted to secure his appearance on 'SNL' during his 2025 campaign, but Lorne Michaels has rejected the request. These efforts have continued without success.
- Mayor Mamdani’s pals continue to unsuccessfully try and get him on ‘SNL’
Mayor Mamdani's team has attempted to secure his appearance on 'SNL' during his 2025 campaign, but Lorne Michaels rejected the request. This effort was previously reported by Page Six.
- Mamdani’s Israel Day parade absence: Letters to the Editor — May 2, 2026
NY Post readers discuss Mayor Mamdani's decision to skip New York City's Israel Day parade. The article focuses on public reaction to his absence from the event.
- NYPD set to hire 580 extra cops under Mayor Mamdani’s latest budget
The NYPD is set to hire 580 additional officers under Mayor Mamdani's budget. The decision highlights Commissioner Tisch's influence in the Mamdani administration.
- NYC Schools chancellor makes whopping $363K — more than Mayor Mamdani: source
New York City Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels earns $363,000 annually, surpassing the salary of Mayor Mamdani by over $100,000 and making him the city's highest-paid employee. The information was reported by The Post.
- Michael Goodwin: Mayor Mamdani boycotting the Israel Day parade is a badge of dishonor
Michael Goodwin criticizes Mayor Mamdani for boycotting the Israel Day parade, calling it a 'badge of dishonor.' The mayor's decision to boycott the event is described as having crossed a 'point of no return.'
- Mayor Mamdani flexes political power with endorsement of Espaillat challenger
Mayor Mamdani endorsed a challenger to Rep. Adriano Espaillat and two other Democratic incumbents. Mamdani also opposes Rep. Nydia Velázquez's chosen successor. Espaillat previously spoke at a rally for Mamdani in October 2025.