Category Archives: Policy

Vision Zero is getting an overhaul. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday released “Vision Zero Reimagined,” a plan that builds on the original initiative’s goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries and introduces 100 policy goals for the next decade. The safety commitments are organized around eight “big-picture goals,” including pedestrian-only zones, safety redesigns for […]

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Monday that New York City will join several cities in a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a new rule that lets officials deny green cards to immigrants who use government‑funded assistance programs. The new public charge rule, which will take effect on Friday, September 18, would affect immigrants using […]

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New York City has detected its second Legionnaires’ disease outbreak of the summer, prompting the cleaning and disinfection of 10 cooling towers in the South Bronx. On Sunday, the city’s Health Department announced that the towers were being cleaned in ZIP codes 10451 and 10456, which cover Melrose and Morrisania. The agency told The City […]

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially come to a close, bringing hundreds of thousands of soccer fans to the New York-New Jersey area for eight matches at MetLife Stadium. Now, city and state officials are assessing whether the projected economic impact of hosting the tournament materialized. While the region’s overall economic impact goals will […]

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday launched a new canvassing effort to connect tenants living in buildings with housing code violations with resources and information on organizing for better living conditions. The “Talk to Tenants” campaign will deploy volunteers with the Mayor’s Office of Mass Engagement who will inform residents about advocating for safe and well-maintained […]

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New York City tenants have spoken. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday released a new report shaped by testimony from thousands of renters who shared their experiences during the “Rental Rip-Off” hearings held across the five boroughs. The 68-page report outlines 23 policy changes aimed at strengthening tenant protections, improving housing quality, and targeting negligent landlords […]

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Riders on 50 bus routes across New York City could see their commutes cut by up to six minutes under a new proposal aimed at boosting bus speeds. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Gov. Kathy Hochul, and the MTA on Wednesday released “Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service,” a plan outlining service upgrades that transit officials say […]

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New York City is implementing emergency measures after an outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease on the Upper East Side sickened at least 28 people as of Tuesday. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday directed the city’s Department of Health to begin testing cooling towers across the affected area and mobilize more than 100 staff members for community […]

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The city’s Department of Buildings on Tuesday said a high-rise tower under construction in Midtown is now stable after structural columns buckled. The building, Pfizer’s former headquarters on 42nd Street, which is currently being converted into a new residential development, was found to be structurally compromised, prompting the city to evacuate several buildings in the […]

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As New York City enters a dangerous heat wave, officials are rolling out a series of measures to help New Yorkers stay cool. Temperatures over 100 degrees are expected to hit the five boroughs starting Thursday, prompting Mayor Zohran Mamdani to activate the city’s emergency heat plan. The mayor announced additional measures, including opening more […]

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