City Council Set to Approve Plan That Could Bring 14,700 Homes to Queens

The New York plan would open up 54 blocks of Long Island City, which are mostly warehouses and parking lots, to housing.

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Who Will Be Mamdani’s City Council Partner? Get Ready for a Battle.

The heated contest to become City Council speaker took shape in Puerto Rico, where the leading contenders jockeyed for votes at a beachside political gathering.

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What Does Zohran Mamdani Want to Do as NYC Mayor? These Are His Top 5 Priorities.

When he takes office on Jan. 1, Mr. Mamdani will seek to move quickly to implement his affordability plans and respond to threats from President Trump.

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In the New York City Council, Democrats Win Key Races

Democratic candidates won contested races in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens, but a Republican firebrand won re-election.

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Mamdani Votes ‘Yes’ on Housing Measures Giving Mayor More Say on Development

During his campaign, Zohran Mamdani had repeatedly declined to say where he stood on the measures.

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New York’s Next Mayor Will Face Big Decisions on Climate Change

The city’s new leader will have to contend with preparing for deadly floods, rising electricity costs and the future of an ambitious energy efficiency program.

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Development Project in Mamdani’s Assembly District Is Moving Forward

The city’s push to rezone parts of Long Island City in Queens to allow for more housing cleared a key hurdle in the City Council.

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Mamdani Still Hasn’t Said Whether He Supports Ballot Housing Proposals

Zohran Mamdani, the front-runner in the New York City mayor’s race, has dodged questions about his position on ballot measures that seek to address the housing crisis, a key issue.

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Delivery Workers and Street Vendors Join Forces

The two groups, both mainly made up of immigrants, are pressing the City Council for more protections.

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There Are 6 NYC Ballot Measures. Here’s What to Know.

Voters will have a chance to weigh in on ballot questions concerning the housing crisis and when local elections should be held.

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