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Mamdani Sets Midnight Subway Oath and Public City Hall Ceremony for Jan. 1

The 34-year-old democratic socialist enters office facing fiscal gaps, federal friction and skepticism over his affordability agenda.

China Protests Demolition of Chinese-Panamanian Monument in Arraiján

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Argentina and Mexico Roll Out Mixed Transit Fare Moves Heading Into 2026

Mamdani’s Former Astoria Apartment Now Offered Off‑Market for $3,100, 35% More Than He Paid

Taiwan Legislature Advances Impeachment Bid Against President Lai and Premier Cho

Flanagan Wears Hijab on Somali TV, Pledges Support to Somali Community in Minneapolis

Twin Cities Immigration Surge Presses On as Minnesota Leaders Condemn Tactics and Holiday Disruptions

Mamdani Picks EMS Veteran Lillian Bonsignore to Lead FDNY as Adams Installs Short-Term Chief

Rama Duwaji Uses Debut Profile to Outline First-Lady Goals, Vows to Keep Making Art

Johnson Lets Council Budget Take Effect, Issues Orders on Debt Sales and Police Overtime

Duggan's Final Audit Confirms Detroit's $105 Million Surplus

Mamdani Sets Two-Part Inauguration: Midnight Oath by James, Public Swearing-In by Sanders

98 Minnesota Mayors Urge Fiscal 'Course-Correction,' Citing Cost Shifts to Cities

Pittsburgh Council Approves 20% Property Tax Hike for 2026 Budget

Mamdani Names FTC Veteran Sam Levine to Lead NYC Consumer and Worker Protection

Mamdani’s Hanukkah Video With Mandy Patinkin Tests His Outreach to Jewish New Yorkers

Netanyahu Says He Will Visit New York 'Soon' Despite Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s Arrest Pledge

Chicago Council Passes $16.6 Billion Budget Without Head Tax, Setting Up Veto Test

Mamdani Appointee Quits Over Antisemitic Posts as Transition Hires Outside Vetting Firm

Chicago City Council Approves Revenue Plan Without Head Tax in 29–19 Vote