Mamdani Says He Would Phase Out N.Y.C. Gifted Program for Early Grades

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic front-runner in the mayor’s race, plans if elected to replace the selective program, which became a symbol of segregation in public schools.

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The Wary, Warming, Wildly Consequential Alliance of Ocasio-Cortez and Mamdani

She was the ‘big sister’ he hoped to impress. He seemed inexperienced to her. Now, they’re the faces of a political movement — and New York is its test case.

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Mamdani, Facing Mistrust Within the N.Y.P.D., Reaches Out to Officers

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, has been speaking with officers to address concerns over his past criticism of the Police Department.

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It’s the End of ‘Big City.’ New York Will Be Fine.

The weekly column that focused on inequality in the city ran for 14 years, from Occupy Wall Street to Zohran Mamdani. Now it comes to a close.

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Free Buses and Child Care. A Rent Freeze. Can Zohran Mamdani Achieve His Plans?

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic mayoral hopeful, also promises a $30 minimum wage, but many of his plans are not within a mayor’s control.

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Cuomo and Mamdani Push to Raise Turnout in ‘Jump Ball’ Mayor’s Race

A new poll shows the New York City mayor’s race tightening in its final days. Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani are scrambling for every last vote.

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10 Questions With Bill de Blasio About Andrew Cuomo’s Run for Mayor

Former Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a searing interview that his political nemesis, Andrew M. Cuomo, should not be mayor of New York City.

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Andrew Cuomo for Mayor? Bill de Blasio Has Thoughts, None of Them Good.

In a candid interview, former Mayor Bill de Blasio strenuously argued that former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo should not be elected to lead New York City: “He is a vindictive person,” Mr. de Blasio said.

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Bill de Blasio Agrees to Pay $329,000 to Settle Campaign Expense Dispute

The former mayor agreed to the settlement for violating New York City conflicts of interest law by bringing his security detail on trips during his failed 2019 presidential bid.

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5th Straight Rent Increase Is Likely for a Million N.Y.C. Apartments

The city’s Rent Guidelines Board appears likely to vote in favor of rent increases for nearly one million rent-stabilized apartments as landlords say they face rising costs.

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