Tag: Elections

• Mayor’s Office Launches Mandela Foundation Global Leadership Forum in NYC, Urges Global Solidarity Against Authoritarianism

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  Jul 20

  A July 19, 2026 event hosted by the Mayor’s Office in New York City opened the Mandela Foundation Global Leadership Forum with a speech invoking Nelson Mandela’s (Madiba’s) life, urging… more ›

• NYC Council Weighs 18.2% Across-the-Board Raise for Elected Officials — Retroactive to Jan. 2026; Funding and Automatic‑Inflation Backstop Draw Criticism

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  Jul 8

  The City Council held a public hearing on a bill to codify a quadrennial advisory commission’s recommendation to raise pay for New York City elected officials by 18.2%, make that… more ›

• Mamdani’s City Hall Naturalization: Video Shows Newly Naturalized Americans but Omits Names, Count

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  Jul 5

  Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a 250th‑anniversary Fourth of July address at City Hall that included a naturalization ceremony; the official video and transcript show newly naturalized people standing with the… more ›

• At City Hall Mamdani Blasts Corporate Landlords, Health Insurers and Monopolies — But Offers No New City Policy

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  Jul 5

  Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a 250th‑anniversary civic address and naturalization ceremony at New York City Hall on July 3, 2026, criticizing corporate landlords, health‑insurance industry abuses, and concentrated corporate and… more ›

• New York City Hall’s 250th July 4 Ceremony Included Newly Naturalized Residents — No Head Count Released

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  Jul 5

  City Hall’s 250th Independence Day ceremony on July 4, 2026 included remarks about immigration and civic renewal and featured recently naturalized residents; the mayor’s public remarks and the event video… more ›

• CFB Warns Intro 12A Will Take at Least a Year and Costly Tech Upgrades — NYC Campaign Finance Board Says Vendors, New Hires Needed to Track AI Political Ads

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  Jun 23

  Nancy here. Committee hearing coverage: New York City Council committee reviewed Intro 12A, which would require campaigns and independent spenders to disclose AI-generated or AI-altered political communications to the New… more ›

• NYC Council Hears Intro 501A: Proposed 4-Year Term Limits for Community Board District Managers — Borough Presidents Could Gain Power to Remove, Boards Warn of Service Disruption

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  Jun 23

  Intro: The City Council Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation held a hearing on June 22, 2026 on Intro 501A, a proposed local law that would impose four-year… more ›

• Mayor Mamdani Announces 2-K Rollout: 2,000 Free Seats for Two-Year-Olds This Fall, 12,000 Expected in 2027

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  Jun 5

  Mayor Zohran Mamdani used the June 4 “Talk With The People” livestream to promote the new Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE) public hearings and restated the city’s 2-K child care… more ›

• Mayor Zohran Mamdani Launches Commission on Government Efficiency — 10 Public Hearings Across NYC Begin Next Week

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  Jun 5

  Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani used the Talk With The People livestream to introduce the Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE), a charter revision commission that will hold 10 public hearings across… more ›

• NYC Council Passes Key Legislation to Combat Anti-Semitism and Enhance Safety for Jewish Community

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  May 21

  New York City Council members convened on May 20, 2026, to discuss and pass a series of legislative measures aimed at combating the alarming rise of anti-Semitism in the city.… more ›

• Mayor Mamdani Launches ‘Organize NYC’ Initiative to Boost Tenant Participation in Rent Guidelines Board Hearings

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  Apr 30

  Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the launch of the “Organize NYC” initiative to enhance tenant participation at upcoming Rent Guidelines Board hearings. This initiative, spearheaded by the Office of Mass Engagement… more ›

• Mayor Mamdani Vetoes NYC Buffer Zone Bill for Schools, Citing First Amendment Concerns

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  Apr 27

  In a recent New York City Council meeting, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced his decision to veto a proposed buffer zone bill, Intro 175B, which aimed to establish buffer zones around… more ›

• NYC Council Proposes Groundbreaking Regulations to Combat Youth Social Media Addiction

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  Apr 22

  The New York City Council recently held a press conference to discuss proposed regulations aimed at curbing social media usage among youth. These regulations are driven by mounting concerns over… more ›

• NYC Council Pushes for Democracy During Detention Act to Secure Voting Rights for Incarcerated Individuals

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  Apr 15

  In a significant push for voting rights, the New York City Council convened on April 14, 2026, to discuss the Democracy During Detention Act, a proposed legislation aimed at ensuring… more ›

• NYC Hearing Advocates for Voting Access for Detained Individuals at Riker’s Island

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  Apr 15

  New York City officials held a joint hearing on April 14, 2026, to address voting access for individuals detained on Riker’s Island. Advocates highlighted systemic barriers preventing eligible prisoners, particularly… more ›