The Next Mayor’s Real Test? Ending New York’s Homelessness Crisis

The Next Mayor’s Real Test? Ending New York’s Homelessness Crisis

By: Perry Perlmutter | citylimits.org “The next mayor will undoubtedly hear plenty from the business community about their priorities. But New York’s homeless population deserves a voice in City Hall that’s just as loud and just as urgent.” New York’s most powerful and influential business leaders are eager to get their priorities heard by the […]

Can Zohran Mamdani Really Freeze the Rent?

Can Zohran Mamdani Really Freeze the Rent?

By: Rachel Holliday Smith | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / Shutterstock.com He’s said it over and over again on the campaign trail, a consistent drumbeat of a promise: If elected, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani will freeze your rent. “I’m running for mayor to freeze the rent for every rent-stabilized tenant,” he said in a campaign […]

Inflation, Jobs, and New Visions: Zohran Mamdani’s Blueprint for Economic Recovery in NYC

Inflation, Jobs, and New Visions: Zohran Mamdani’s Blueprint for Economic Recovery in NYC

By: Chris Tobias New York City is contending with stubborn inflation, slowing job growth, and the lingering economic fallout from Trump-era tariffs that disrupted supply chains and pushed prices higher. For residents already grappling with steep housing, food, and transit costs, these pressures threaten to erode both financial stability and economic opportunity. In this challenging […]

Reading at the Root: New York City’s Literacy Crisis and Zohran Mamdani’s Vision for Change

Reading at the Root: New York City’s Literacy Crisis and Zohran Mamdani’s Vision for Change

By Anne Webster New York City stands at a pivotal moment in its educational history, facing a literacy crisis that threatens to undermine the futures of thousands of children—particularly those living in poverty. With nearly two-thirds of low-income students unable to read at grade level, the consequences stretch far beyond the classroom, fueling cycles of […]

The Morality Test: Corruption Allegations Surrounding Zohran Mamdani’s Mayoral Campaign

The Morality Test: Corruption Allegations Surrounding Zohran Mamdani’s Mayoral Campaign

By: Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com As Zohran Mamdani emerges as the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, his campaign’s progressive momentum has collided with mounting concerns around corruption, privilege, and moral credibility. With criticisms emerging over his personal actions and public posture, this article offers a professional analysis […]

Midtown Shooting & NYC Mayoral Race Fallout

Midtown Shooting & NYC Mayoral Race Fallout

By Staff Writer  | Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / Shutterstock.com The city is reeling from the horror of a mass shooting that shattered the calm of a Midtown Manhattan office tower, leaving multiple victims and unanswered questions in its wake. As investigators work to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy, the […]

Final Four Candidates in the 2025 New York City Mayoral Race

Final Four Candidates in the 2025 New York City Mayoral Race

By Esther Claudette Gittens The final four candidates in the 2025 New York City mayoral race—incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, former Governor Andrew Cuomo (Independent), Zohran Mamdani (Democratic nominee), and Republican Curtis Sliwa—covering the pros and cons as portrayed by the media and from their own statements. This overview digs into background, platforms, strengths, vulnerabilities, and how […]

Eric Adams Officially Launches His Independent Mayoral Run

Eric Adams Officially Launches His Independent Mayoral Run

By: Katie Honan and Greg B. Smith| thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com A defiant Mayor Eric Adams officially launched his independent re-election bid Thursday, joined by more than a hundred supporters in front of City Hall — including some of the people previously embroiled in many investigations into his administration and inner circle. At […]