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Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaking

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MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor says Trump threat to strip federal funds over sanctuary city policies misses deadline

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EXCLUSIVE: Q&A with Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson on accomplishments and second term goals

By Lesley Cosme Torres

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BronxWorks announces renovation plans and community priorities at annual Legislative Breakfast

By Emily Swanson

Street vendors rally at City Hall

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City Council enacts sweeping street vendor reform package after overriding last of Mayor Adams’ vetoes

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Bronx Council Members Eric Dinowitz and Shirley Aldebol visit picket line as Nurses Strike enters week three

By Emily Swanson

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“Clean the Damn Streets” candidate Justin Sanchez sworn in as Council Member for District 17

By Kaylen Jackson

Mayor Zohran Mamdani with team prepping for winter storm

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WINTER STORM: Mamdani will need to avoid snowy pitfalls of predecessors in his first real test as mayor

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press briefing on the city’s preparations for an upcoming snowstorm at the New York City Emergency Management Department on Friday.

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WINTER STORM: NYC students will have online learning if snow shutters schools on Monday, says Mamdani

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Politics

Congress approves over $15 million in federal funding for Bronx projects

By Marina Samuel

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and members of government announce crackdown on junk fees

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MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor takes on hotel ‘junk fees,’ condemns antisemitism in Brooklyn

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Bronx politics updates: 2026 kicks off with new statewide candidates and council committee leaders

By Emily Swanson

Jericho's Mason Pimsler was recognized by former New York City Mayor Eric Adams for his work in the medical field.

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Jericho’s Mason Pimsler had his own day proclaimed by former NYC Mayor Eric Adams

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Mamdani announces “reactivation” of Just Home supportive housing at Jacobi Medical Center

By Emily Swanson

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaking at a podium

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MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor defends Chief Equity Officer appointment amid scrutiny over old tweets

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Photos: ‘No one should endure the cold’: Bronx Borough President hosts annual winter coat giveaway

By Lesley Cosme Torres

speaker julie menin speaking about plan to stop antisemitism

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Fighting hate: Speaker Menin rolls out a plan to combat antisemitism with a primary focus on educating young New Yorkers

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