5 Locations To See Free Summer Movies In Brooklyn...

Brooklyn | Brooklyn Events

Free Summer Movies are returning to Brooklyn parks this season as NYC Parks and the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment expand the city’s “Movies Under the Stars” program across...

NYC Housing Plan Targets Affordability and 400,000 Homes...

Affordability Plans | Homeowner News

The NYC Housing Plan introduced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes one of the largest affordable housing initiatives in city history, combining major investments in affordable housing construction, NYCHA preservation, tenant...

NYC SPEED Plan Targets Faster Affordable Housing Across Five Boroughs...

Affordability Plans | Homeowner News

Affordable housing projects across New York City could move significantly faster under a new city initiative designed to reduce delays tied to permitting, environmental review, financing, and the Housing Connect...

Mamdani Budget Plan 2027 Expands NYC Investments...

Features | Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unveiled a $124.7 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget that significantly expands investments in housing, affordability programs, public safety, child care, libraries, parks, mental health services,...

Mamdani Pushes Major Bed-Stuy Affordable Housing Project...

Affordable Housing | Development

A long-discussed redevelopment effort in Bedford-Stuyvesant is moving back into focus as Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani officially launches a new public engagement process tied to the Fulton-Howard West project. The...

Brooklyn Bike Safety Plan Targets School Routes...

Brooklyn Events | Development

A major Brooklyn cycling corridor is set for a redesign after Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced new safety upgrades aimed at making it easier and safer for children to bike to...

Mamdani Meets Black Clergy Amid Diversity Criticism...

Affordable Housing | Brooklyn Events

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with Black clergy and elected officials in Brooklyn during a gathering of the African American Clergy and Elected Officials (AACEO), marking a key...

Mamdani Unveils Major Grand Army Plaza Redesign Plan...

Local NYC Politics | Manhattan

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unveiled a sweeping proposal to redesign Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn, aiming to improve safety, simplify traffic flow, and reconnect the historic entrance to Prospect Park....

Mamdani Grocery Plan Sparks ‘Potemkin Socialism’ Debate...

Features | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

A bold promise to tackle food access in New York is now drawing sharp criticism, as the Mamdani grocery plan faces questions over cost, timing, and real impact on everyday...

Mamdani’s 6,500 Curbside Empire Bins Could Reshape NYC Streets...

Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

New York City’s long-running trash problem could soon look very different. With Mamdani’s 6,500+ curbside Empire Bins plan, sidewalks cluttered with black garbage bags may give way to locked, street-level...

City Hall Rift Deepens as Mamdani and Menin Clash...

District Leader | Features

A widening City Hall rift between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin is reshaping New York’s budget negotiations, as tensions spill into public view over tax policy, education...

Mamdani’s Equity Plan Raises Big Questions on NYC Costs...

Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

NEW YORK CITY — Mamdani’s Equity Plan is supposed to tackle one of the biggest issues facing New Yorkers right now: the rising cost of living. But instead of offering...

NYC Rent-Stabilized Housing Fight Reaches East Harlem...

Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics | Manhattan

The fight over NYC rent-stabilized housing is intensifying in East Harlem, where a group of distressed apartment buildings is heading toward foreclosure and drawing direct attention from City Hall. Mayor...

Mayor Mamdani’s First Months Bring Tough NYC Reality...

District Leader | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

Mayor Mamdani’s first months in office are already forcing a reality check across New York City. What started as a push to lower costs for everyday residents has quickly turned...

Cardi B, Mamdani Highlight NYC 2-K Rollout Which Starts June 2...

Announcements | For Parents

Zohran Kwame Mamdani, alongside Cardi B, is promoting the upcoming launch of New York City’s 2-K program, which will begin accepting applications June 2 through June 26, 2026. The initiative introduces...

Mamdani’s Child-Care Plan Sparks NYC Debate...

Features | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

New York City’s childcare crisis just got a political spotlight, and Mamdani’s child-care agenda is right at the center of it. As Mayor Zohran Mamdani pushes forward a more expansive...

Affordable Housing Plan NYC, Staten Island Next?...

Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

New Yorkers know the struggle. Rent keeps climbing, apartments are scarce, and every borough feels the squeeze, especially Staten Island. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is shaking things up with a fast-track...

Mamdani’s Budget Plan Slammed as Unrealistic by Critics...

District Leader | Judicial | Local NYC Politics

New York City’s fiscal debate is heating up as Mamdani’s budget plan faces sharp scrutiny from critics questioning how the city will fund its growing list of priorities. With billions...

Mamdani Creates LGBTQIA Office in NYC: A Historic Move...

Endorsements | Local NYC Politics

New York City just hit a milestone in its political and cultural history as Mayor Zohran Mamdani creates LGBTQIA office a first of its kind in the city’s government and...

Mayor Mamdani Unveils New Child Care Plan for NYC Families...

For Parents | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

As announced on NYC Newswire, Zohran Mamdani has introduced a new Child Care Plan for NYC designed to expand access to affordable early childhood care for working families across the...

Mamdani Fires Back at Trump Over NYC Shoveling Program...

Local NYC Politics | Mayor | news

Mayor Zohran Mamdani pushed back after President Donald Trump referenced New York City’s shoveling program during remarks tied to the State of the Union, turning a routine municipal policy into...

Mamdani Faces Backlash Over NYPD Snowball Incident...

Judicial | Manhattan | Mayor

The NYPD Snowball Incident in Washington Square Park has escalated into a political controversy, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani facing criticism from police unions and political opponents over how he characterized...

NYC Class Size Mandate Sparks Major School Changes...

For Parents | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

The NYC Class Size Mandate was supposed to be simple. Smaller classes. More attention for students. Better outcomes. On paper, that sounds like common sense. But inside school buildings across...

Mamdani vs. Gov. Hochul: NYC Budget Crisis...

Governor | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

New York City is facing one of its most tense fiscal standoffs in recent years as Mayor Zohran Mamdani released his preliminary $127 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2027....

Mamdani’s Encampment Reversal Sparks Debate...

Local NYC Politics | Mayor

Mamdani’s encampment reversal is now at the center of New York City’s political debate, after Mayor Zohran Mamdani signaled support for a more structured approach to homeless encampment removals. The...

Property Tax Strategy Sparks Political Backlash Across NYC Neighborhoo...

Governor | Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics

Critics warn that City Hall’s approach to closing the budget gap could raise housing costs in working-class communities before state negotiations are resolved. A recent Op-ed published on EastNewYork.com by...

NYPD Seeks Changes to NYC Protest Perimeter Rules...

Local NYC Politics | Mayor | news

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) seeks changes to proposed legislation that would establish protest perimeter rules around houses of worship. The bill, introduced by the City Council and...

NYC Builders Clash With Mamdani Over Tax Hikes...

Local NYC Politics | Mayor | news

The fight over New York City’s economic direction is no longer quiet. It’s out in the open. And right now, NYC Builders Clash With Mamdani has become one of the...

NYC Speed Limit Battle: Why City Leaders Are Failing Street Safety...

Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

New Yorkers hear a lot of political noise every week but the NYC Speed Limit Battle isn’t just another headline. This fight over lowering speed limits cuts to the heart...

NY-10 Congressional: Hochul, Mamdani on Opposite Sides?...

Endorsements | Features | Governor

Stay informed on the NY-10 Democratic Primary: Hochul backs Goldman, Mamdani backs Lander, and what it means for NYC voters. NY-10 Democratic Primary Draws National Attention New York’s 10th Congressional...

Mayor Mamdani Responds as 16 Die in NYC Deep Freeze...

Homeowner News | Mayor | news

New York City has recorded 16 deaths due to the freezing temperatures, with at least 12 people found dead outdoors during a severe cold snap and snowstorm that hit the...

Mamdani’s Homeless Policy Sparks Controversy Across NYC...

ENY Housing | Homeowner News

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s recent decision to end routine sweeps of homeless encampments has sparked debate across New York City. Known for its streetside tents and visible homelessness, the city is...

Zohran Mamdani’s Policies Spark Debate Over NYC’s Economic Future...

BD Money | Homeowner News | Judicial

New York City has never been shy about political arguments. From rent control to transit funding, big ideas tend to spark big reactions. Now, just weeks into Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s...

NYC Freezing Weather: How the City Protects the Homeless Tonight...

health

As NYC freezing weather hits the city tonight, the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is on high alert. When temperatures drop to dangerous levels, New York City declares a Code...

Judge Defies City Hall, OKs Sale of 5,100 Rent-Stabilized Homes!...

Homeowner News | Judicial | Local NYC Politics

A federal judge defies City Hall, approving the sale of 5,100 NYC rent-stabilized apartments despite tenant and mayoral objections. A federal bankruptcy judge has defied City Hall, approving the sale...

NYC Executive Order 11: Will Small Businesses Finally Get Relief?...

BD Lifestyle | Judicial | Mayor

New York City small business owners may soon get some long-awaited relief. Under NYC Executive Order 11 – the Mayor has directed city agencies to review, reduce, and in some...

Former City Hall NYCHA Liaison Arrested After Indictment...

Community News

New York City’s public housing residents deserve a City Hall that serves the public, not personal interests. That’s the core issue raised by a newly unsealed federal indictment in the...

What NYC Is Saying About Mayor Mamdani’s ‘Murder’ Controversy...

Features | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

New Yorkers are talking about Mamdani’s ‘Murder’ Controversy after Mayor Zohran Mamdani described a deadly federal immigration enforcement incident as “murder.” His comments have sparked a citywide debate about language,...

Where NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Ate First: Queens Restaurants...

Feature Stories | Local NYC Politics

Discover the Queens restaurants where Mamdani Ate First in his first week as NYC mayor. From Kabab King to Boishakhi and Zaab Zaab, see how food reflects the city’s culture...

NYC Crime Drops: Why Mayor Mamdani Is Facing Tough Questions...

Features

NYC Crime Is Down – But the Political Debate Is Heating Up New York City is seeing a historic drop in crime figures including shootings, murders, and overall major crime,...

Meet the Power Players Shaping Mamdani’s NYC...

District Leader | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

When Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s new mayor, the big question wasn’t just what he believes, it was who would help him actually govern the city....

NYC Shakeup: Adams Vetoes 19 Council Bills in Final Hours...

Local NYC Politics | Mayor | news

On his way out the door did Mayoer Adams protect NYC… or stab it in the back? Let’s break it down. New Yorkers, fam, buckle up. On December 31, outgoing...

City Hall Set for Mamdani’s Jan. 1 Inauguration...

Mayor | news

For the most up-to-date, official details on viewing areas, street closures, and entry points, check NYC.gov and NYC311, the City of New York’s official information channels. A New Mayor, A...

SPARC Kips Bay Jobs And Education Hub Groundbreaking...

Acquisitions & Partnerships | Announcements | BD Technology

Credit: Ed Reed// Mayoral Photography Office. Mayor Eric Adams, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO Andrew Kimball, and The City University...

NYC Nears $2B Investment to Strengthen Arts and Culture...

Arts & Culture

photo: Green-Wood Cemetery  New York City is approaching nearly $2 billion in combined expense and capital funding allocated through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) to support...

Mamdani Appointee Resigns After Old Antisemitic Posts Surface...

One of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s newly announced appointees resigned just one day into the role after old social media posts resurfaced containing antisemitic language. Catherine Almonte Da Costa, who had...

NYC DOT Celebrates Four Years of Safer Streets, Expanded Mobility, and...

Local NYC Politics | Manhattan | Mayor

How New York City’s transportation policies are reducing traffic deaths, improving daily commutes, and reshaping neighborhoods across all five boroughs The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) is...