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August 19, 2026
Mamdani to Sue City Council Over $10,000 Bonuses to Teachers’ Aides
New York City says the Council’s legislation violates collective bargaining law. The dispute could set up the first high-profile battle between the mayor and a public sector union.
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August 3, 2026
Mamdani May Need to Find $5 Billion More a Year for Free Child Care
A new report by the Center for New York City Affairs projected that a child care system for all children under 5 could cost the city about $9 billion a year.
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July 29, 2026
The Mamdani Resister
Reihan Salam loves New York. He loves the free market. And he’s very worried.
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July 15, 2026
Paramedics Help Save Lives in New York. Can They Afford to Live There?
Some of New York City’s emergency medical workers make just $18 an hour. Their boss, Zohran Mamdani, has staked his mayoralty on making New York City more affordable for all.
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June 28, 2026
Pride March Caps Joyous New York June, but Anxiety Tempers Hope
The annual celebration began Sunday in a city where many in the L.G.B.T.Q. community are optimistic about their local leaders but face continued challenges from the Trump administration.
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