By: Rachel Holliday Smith | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com He’s said it over and over again on the campaign trail, a consistent drumbeat of a promise: If elected, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani will freeze your rent. “I’m running for mayor to freeze the rent for every rent-stabilized tenant,” he said in a campaign […]
By: Katie Honan | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: noamgalai / Shutterstock.com Mayor Eric Adams’s campaign on Wednesday denied reports he would take a job in President Donald Trump’s administration as a way of dropping out of his re-election bid, which is facing tepid poll numbers. “Mayor Adams has not met with Donald Trump — don’t […]
By: Rachel Holliday Smith | thecity.nyc| Editorial credit: Ron Adar / Shutterstock.com We’ve got a debate schedule for the mayor’s race, New York. The mayoral candidates in the race for City Hall will have two opportunities to take part in an official, televised debate before voters cast their ballot — and THE CITY will join […]
By: Chris Tobias New York City is grappling with a dual economic challenge: persistent inflation that has driven consumer prices up nearly 22% since 2019, and a job market showing early signs of instability. For working-class New Yorkers, rising costs for essentials like food and transportation are straining household budgets, while the specter of slowing […]
By: Anne Webster New York City is grappling with a critical and largely underreported problem: illiteracy. Children are bound to struggle—and entire communities may stagnate—if students cannot master foundational reading skills. As a candidate in the 2025 New York City mayoral race, Andrew Cuomo has introduced an ambitious 25-point education plan meant to reshape literacy […]
By: Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Hans Pennink / Shutterstock.com Andrew Cuomo’s attempt to reenter New York politics by running for mayor in 2025 has sparked intense scrutiny. His campaign unfolds amid lingering questions around corruption, moral breaches, and public trust. This article analyzes the complexity of Cuomo’s ethical baggage—what it reveals, and whether […]
By Staff Writer | Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / Shutterstock.com The city is reeling from the horror of a mass shooting that shattered the calm of a Midtown Manhattan office tower, leaving multiple victims and unanswered questions in its wake. As investigators work to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy, the […]
By Aamir S. Kumar | Photo Copyright IQ INC. In a political landscape often characterized by calculated moves and carefully worded statements, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani’s recent remarks regarding his endorsement strategy in New York City’s ranked-choice voting system have sparked considerable debate. The core of the controversy lies in his apparent recommendation to vote for […]
Editorial By Brian Figeroux, Esq., New Black Voices, The Immigrant’s Journal, Caribbean American Weekly and Workers’ World Today | Editorial credit: Ron Adar & lev radin / shutterstock.com New York, NY – May 7, 2025 – The already turbulent waters of New York City politics have been further agitated by seismic decisions from two prominent […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Steve Edreff / shutterstock.com As the 2025 New York City mayoral race intensifies ahead of the June 24 Democratic primary, five candidates have emerged as frontrunners, each presenting distinct visions for the city’s future. This analysis delves into their standings, campaign strategies, and the factors influencing their positions […]