Mayor Mamdani Talks Met Gala, Rich People, and the BQE
Hell Gate snagged eight minutes with the mayor to close out our First 100 Days newsletter.
First 100 Days
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Talk Mayor to Me: First 100 Days
Hell Gate hit the streets to poll New Yorkers on Mamdani's tenure so far—plus more police reform stalling, and a child care chat.
It's True: Mamdani Is Fast Filling a Record Number of Holes
Pothole blitzes! Speaker Menin smackdown! Municipal April Fools!
Mayoral Hot Take: Be Honest About the Budget
We've got some mayoral-themed hot takes, plus a review of Mamdani's summit with NYC's billionaire grocery magnate.
Mayor's Office of Managing Expectations
Plus: A Q&A with the new director of the Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, and CCRB shenanigans.
Comrade Moody's
Plus: Muslim mayor is Muslim, right wing freaks out over Rama drama.
The Sound of 62 Percent of New York City Voters Chanting 'Tax the Rich'
Maybe we’re going to tax the rich? And why did the NYPD commissioner hang out with someone who repeatedly demeans Muslims and Black women?
Mamdani's DOT Won't Commit to Building Legally Mandated Amount of Bus and Bike Lanes
Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn said he was "confident" he'd do better than the Adams-era DOT, but that's not saying much.
Zohran Still Has Trump Under His Spell
Our mayor notches a win in D.C., but struggles to control his NYPD—plus more stories from a busy week in New York.
The 'Tax the Rich' Albany Takeover Had Everything (Except Zohran Mamdani)
Despite the mayor's absence, 1,700 people trekked up to the state capital to push for increased taxes on New York's millionaires.
Promises Kept, Promises Broken
Mamdani goes backwards on homeless sweeps, goes straight at Governor Hochul on taxing the rich, and is probably going to freeze the rent. Plus, Antonio Reynoso talks about the invitation snub.
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."