Mayor's office
Coverage of Mayor's office in the Nexus archive.
- Metro Water employee placed on administrative leave amid federal investigation
A Metro Water Services employee was placed on administrative leave following a federal investigation. Federal authorities executed a search warrant at the employee's office, identified as John Honeysucker, an assistant director. The U.S. Attorneys Office confirmed the warrant but provided no further details.
- Mamdani wants to turn an 'underutilized' NYPD parking lot into affordable housing
Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes converting an NYPD parking lot in the East Village into a mixed-use development with 131 affordable homes, a senior center, and community space. The project aims to address New York City's housing crisis and marks the first city-owned site designated for affordable housing under his administration.
- Mayor's office announces $12M pilot project on city's West Side that will help mitigate flooding by storing stormwater underground
The Mayor's office has launched a $12 million pilot project on the city's West Side to store stormwater underground, aiming to reduce flooding, protect over 2,900 properties, and enhance climate resilience.
- A push to identify bodies as deaths multiply in Venezuela after twin earthquakes
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 2,295 people, overwhelming officials and families trying to identify and bury victims. Forensic teams and volunteers are struggling to preserve bodies and reunite families, with many unable to afford funeral costs despite some local government assistance.
- 340K more New Yorkers will get discounted subway and bus fare: Speaker
340,000 more New Yorkers will receive discounted subway and bus fares through the Fair Fares program, part of a 2027 $125.8 billion budget deal between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin. The deal allocates $54 million for the initiative.
- Cause of fire at Menands Fire Department still under investigation
Investigators are still determining the cause of a fire at the Menands Fire Department. The mayor's office has not announced an official cause yet.
- Largest recruitment class in five years sworn-in to Albany PD
The Albany Police Department inducted 31 new officers in the largest recruitment class in five years. A swearing-in ceremony was held on May 28 at Albany City Hall, with 10 peace officers and 21 police officers joining the department. The mayor's office described the class as the largest in recent years.
- Mayoral aides tied to hiring, contracting scandal
Top mayoral aides are linked to a hiring and contracting scandal. The scandal involves Mayor Brandon Johnson's comptroller, Michael Belsky, and former chief operating officer, John Roberson.
- Mamdani’s top City Hall spox raked in more than $50K consulting for Graham Platner’s Maine Senate campaign
Mamdani’s top City Hall spokesperson earned over $50,000 consulting for Graham Platner’s Maine Senate campaign. The mayor's office stated that Calvello's start date on January 13 meant he did not need to declare a conflict of interest or obtain a waiver for his work with Platner.
- Police in cruisers, on horseback and in the air to combat surge of Valley home burglaries
A surge of home burglaries in the Valley has prompted police to deploy forces in cruisers, on horseback, and via air support. The mayor's office and police have expressed concern over the rising crime.