New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new communications office is facing backlash after budget documents revealed it could cost taxpayers more than $5.2 million in salaries. Critics are calling the spending “morally incomprehensible”.The Office of Mass Engagement has expanded far beyond its original size. According to the city’s 2027 executive budget, its headcount has risen […]
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has opened up about his recent private meeting with New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani, saying he warned the socialist about the risks of poor governance and ideology-driven policymaking.Speaking to Fox Business Network host Maria Bartiromo on Friday, Dimon described the closed-door meeting as “pleasant” but made clear that he […]
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is seen wearing an Arsenal-inspired thobe during an Eid al-Adha celebration in the Bronx, New York/ Image: X Zohran Mamdani celebrated Eid al-Adha in the Bronx wearing a custom Arsenal-inspired thobe, combining his long-standing support for the English football club with traditional Eid attire during a public appearance alongside […]
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani poses with a World Cup Trophy alongside Ezequiel Cecchi, 49, after making a World Cup soccer tournament announcement at Harlem Tavern, Thursday, May 21, 2026 in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Gray) New York mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a limited ticket access programme aimed at making the 2026 FIFA World […]
Zohran Mamdani is starting a brand-new livestream show on Twitch called “Talk with the People.” The first stream will happen on May 21 at 4 PM ET. During the livestream, Mamdani will answer questions from viewers live while talking about city issues and daily life in New York City. The stream will also be shown […]
US President Donald Trump on Thursday criticised New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his proposal to increase taxes on wealthy property owners, warning it could harm the city’s economy.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Sadly, Mayor Mamdani is DESTROYING New York! It has no chance! The United States of America should not […]
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined thousands of revellers in Queens to celebrate Phagwah, the Indo-Caribbean festival of Holi, taking part in a vibrant parade that brought colour, music and tradition to the streets of Richmond Hill.Mamdani participated in the 38th Annual Phagwah Parade on Sunday, marching alongside Hindu New Yorkers celebrating the festival. […]
NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani gets heckled at a press conference. He chose to address the heckler. New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani was interrupted by a heckler as he was addressing a press conference on affordable housing. As Mamdani was speaking, he segued to the heckler and said in NYC, all voices will be heard. […]
Artwork by Rama Duwaji, published in February by Slow Factory alongside an essay by Diana Islayih on a Gaza displacement camp, has triggered political backlash in New York City and raised questions for Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office.The illustration depicted the face of a woman drawn in black and white, with full eyebrows scrunched above a […]
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani reacted to the barrage of hate that he received after he hosted his first iftar at New York City Hall. Mamdani was called the enemy inside and in reply, the first Muslim mayor of NYC said there should be similar outrage from politicians in Washington when kids go hungry. […]
