– Mayor Mamdani today announced five significant appointments to his administration at a press conference held at the Bronx Museum of the Arts (0:24). These new commissioners will lead critical city departments, signaling a clear focus on justice reform, public health, youth development, veteran support, and administrative transparency. Winter Weather Update (0:33-2:53) Before introducing the…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared live on PIX11 on January 29, 2026, to address New York City’s reported $12 billion budget deficit and outline how he plans to deliver a balanced, on-time budget by February 17. In the interview, Mamdani condemns the car-ramming attack at 770 Chabad World Headquarters as investigators examine whether it was a…
Emergency Executive Order No. 2.5, signed January 30, 2026, continues New York City’s ongoing state of emergency—first declared in October 2022—used to support Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers that provide temporary housing amid increased arrivals in recent years. The order extends the emergency for 30 days, briefly extends provisions from Emergency Executive Order 2.4…
New York City says thousands of delivery workers were shortchanged when orders were canceled—time worked, but not time paid. In a Jan. 30 announcement alongside DCWP Commissioner Sam Lavine, Zohran Mamdani outlined a settlement requiring Uber Eats, Antoine, and Hungry Panda to pay more than $5 million in penalties and restitution to 49,000+ workers, including…
The video from the NYC Mayor’s Office highlights the city’s efforts to combat a severe winter stretch, emphasizing the declaration of a “code blue” and the persistent cold and snow (0:00-0:22). Key actions and achievements include: Expanded response and public appeal (1:23-2:06): The city is deploying hundreds more workers from beyond DSNY, extending shifts, and bringing…
Car Slams into Chabad-Lubavitch Headquarters in Brooklyn; Driver in Custody Brooklyn, NY – A man has been taken into custody after intentionally crashing a gray Hyundai into the Chabad-Lubavitch Headquarters in Crown Heights . The incident, which occurred around 8:50 PM, involved the driver repeatedly ramming the vehicle into the building’s side entrance . Police…