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Cardi B to Judge Jingle Contest for NYC Free Childcare Initiative
CultureTimes of Indiarolling-stonebillboard4d ago3 sources

Cardi B to Judge Jingle Contest for NYC Free Childcare Initiative

Rapper Cardi B is set to judge a jingle contest for New York City's new free childcare initiative for two-year-olds, launched by Zohran Mamdani. New Yorkers are invited to submit 30-second ads for the program, which will roll out this fall.

Mamdani administration moves to drop Eric Adams in assault suit
WorldThe Guardian21d ago

Mamdani administration moves to drop Eric Adams in assault suit

City lawyers say former mayor is not entitled to public-funded defense over alleged 1993 sexual assault Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration wants to stop representing Eric Adams in a lawsuit that alleges the former mayor sexually assaulted a woman more than three decades ago, according to a court filing on Tuesday. The move comes just a few months after Mamdani took office, following a bitter campa...

Trump State Department Nominee Withdraws Amid Backlash
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+62bloombergNYTFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianAl JazeeraCNN+54 more24d ago65 sources

Trump State Department Nominee Withdraws Amid Backlash

Donald Trump's nominee for a top diplomatic post, Jeremy Carl, has withdrawn from consideration following growing bipartisan backlash over his past controversial race and Israel comments, marking a setback for Trump despite initial support.

Zohran Mamdani wants dozens of factory-built public bathrooms. Delays and high costs could stand in the way.
PoliticsBusiness Insider1mo ago

Zohran Mamdani wants dozens of factory-built public bathrooms. Delays and high costs could stand in the way.

Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani Anadolu/Getty Images Mayor Zohran Mamdani rolled out a plan in his first days in office to build public bathrooms. NYC aims for cost-efficient, quick public toilet installations. Red tape and high costs have long held the city back from addressing the issue. Every time Leah Goodridge leaves her home in New York City, she performs the same exercise: figuring out where the closest bathroom is. That's because Goodridge has uterine fibroids, which force he...

Mayor Mamdani's Meeting with President Trump
PoliticswsjDWBusiness Insider1mo ago3 sources

Mayor Mamdani's Meeting with President Trump

Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Trump in the Oval Office, presenting fake newspapers and successfully pitching a housing plan, which garnered significant internet attention.

New York City Shuts Down Due to Severe Snowstorm
PoliticsAl Jazeerader-standarddelo1mo ago3 sources

New York City Shuts Down Due to Severe Snowstorm

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ordered a citywide shutdown, closing the entire traffic network except for emergency travel, as a severe snowstorm impacts the northeast US.

Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia released from ICE custody after a year
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Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia released from ICE custody after a year

Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia, 33, has been released from an ICE detention facility in Texas after being held for over a year, with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani reportedly appealing for her release. Kordia was arrested at a pro-Palestine protest and held despite court rulings for her release.

Mark Cuban names 2 up-and-coming Democrats he's impressed with, says the rest can't 'sell dollar bills for 50 cents'
PoliticsBusiness Insider28d ago

Mark Cuban names 2 up-and-coming Democrats he's impressed with, says the rest can't 'sell dollar bills for 50 cents'

Cuban named NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Texas Senate candidate James Talarico as two Democrats who've "figured out social media algorithms." John Nacion/Variety via Getty Images Mark Cuban says he's disillusioned with the Democratic Party after supporting Kamala Harris in 2024. He has two Democrats who he likes because they've "figured out social media algorithms." He named NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Texas. Mark Cuban is pretty down...

California Governor Warns NYC Mayor About Trump
Politicsklix-ba1mo ago

California Governor Warns NYC Mayor About Trump

California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a symbolic warning to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, advising caution in his relationship with former President Donald Trump and urging him not to be manipulated.

Columbia Student Released After Trump-Mamdani Talks
PoliticsFrance 241mo ago

Columbia Student Released After Trump-Mamdani Talks

US President Donald Trump agreed to release a Columbia University student detained by immigration agents after a direct appeal from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the White House. Elmina Aghayeva was arrested earlier that day.

Influencer released after meeting
PoliticsTimes of Indiadagbladetndtv1mo ago3 sources

Influencer released after meeting

Shortly after New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited President Donald Trump, an influencer who had been arrested by immigration authorities was released.

New York Snowball Fight Becomes Political Controversy
Politicsnzz1mo ago

New York Snowball Fight Becomes Political Controversy

A snowball fight in Manhattan, where numerous people threw snowballs at police officers, has escalated into a political issue. The police chief called it criminal behavior, drawing criticism for Mayor Zohran Mamdani and sparking a debate about safety and responsibility.

'Bad policy, but nice guy': Donald Trump on NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani
PoliticsTimes of India1mo ago

'Bad policy, but nice guy': Donald Trump on NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani

During his State of the Union address, US President Trump unexpectedly mentioned New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, calling him a "nice guy" despite ideological differences. Trump used Mamdani as an example to advocate for stricter voter ID laws, contrasting the requirements for a snow-shoveling job with those for voting.