Mamdani's Ultimatum: Raise Property Taxes, or Raise Taxes on the Rich
Hizzoner doubles down on his anti-austerity agenda.
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The Hazy Case of Frank Seddio and the Missing $2 Million Slowly Comes Into Focus
New bank records, new court filings, new characters, and new twists shed light on that missing escrow money.
The Mayor and Tenants Lost the Pinnacle Bankruptcy Sale Battle—But Vow to Win the War Against Bad Landlords
The sale came after a marathon bankruptcy court hearing Thursday.
The Missing $2 Million Is Gone—And All Eyes Are on Frank Seddio
Attorneys for two investors discovered that the $2 million they put into an escrow account was wired out the same day—and claim that some of the account's funds made their way to Seddio's law firm.
A DSA-Backed Challenger Emerges to 'Eric Adams's Last Ally in Albany'
David Orkin, an immigration and labor attorney endorsed by the DSA, is aiming for State Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar's seat in Queens.
What's Behind the Backlash Against Mamdani's Top Tenant Advocate
Landlords, reactionary tabloids, and a high-stakes auction for rent-stabilized buildings.
Arrest Warrant Issued in the Case of Frank Seddio and the Missing $2 Million
The judge on the case ordered Seddio to stop calling him on his personal phone.
Mamdani and Hochul Celebrate One Politically Controversial Initiative While Dodging Another
At a press conference Monday, the mayor and governor avoided the central question that will define their relationship.
The Last-Minute Booby Traps Mayor Adams Laid for Mayor Mamdani
From swagger to sabotage.
Judges Keep Dropping Like Flies in the Case of Frank Seddio and the Missing $2 Million
Two more judges have recused themselves from the (somehow still ongoing) suit involving the Brooklyn Dems power broker.
The House Always Wins: Three Casinos Get Final Green Light to Operate in NYC
But each casino must have an "independent monitor" to ensure they keep all the promises they made while bidding for the licenses.
