Mamdani's Ultimatum: Raise Property Taxes, or Raise Taxes on the Rich
Hizzoner doubles down on his anti-austerity agenda.
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New York City Is Drowning in Dog Poop
The disgusting calling cards of jerk dog owners are everywhere—on our sidewalks, in our darkest thoughts, and yes, smeared across our shoes.
Mamdani Is Getting (Some of) What He Wants From Hochul
But not that one thing. And other links to start your day.
Shot by the NYPD During a Mental Health Crisis, Jabez Chakraborty Now Faces Felony Charges
"DA Katz wants to put him in prison. Hasn't he suffered enough? Locking him up will destroy his life."
'You Can't Play With the Big Boys and Piss Like a Puppy' and Other Things I Learned From This New Adams-Era Corruption Indictment
The complaint is a classic combo of cheesy vacations and bizarro faux-tough guy maxims that defined Eric Adams's time in office.
Hammer & Hope's First Culture Editor Wants You to Find Intellectual Anchors
Culture editor Lovia Gyarkye's recommendations include the worlds of Black film, theater and poetry.
Will Mayor Mamdani Once Again Close Forest Park to Cars?
“The mayor could make that decision today. It doesn’t cost anything."
Mamdani's Budget Blame Game Backfires
Numbers crunched. Tisch in control. And CityFHEPS stalled out. The rubber is meeting the road in the Mamdani administration.
ProPublica Workers Demand Accountability—From Their Own Bosses
The ProPublica Guild says negotiations for its first union contract have stalled over "basic" worker protections and guidelines over the use of AI.
Twenty-One Street Snacks to Try at New Bangladeshi Cafe in Jackson Heights
Adda Ghor is the latest addition to 37th Avenue, where fuska reigns supreme.
