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NYC Gets New Power Players: Mamdani Taps a Tech Pioneer, a Disability Rights Advocate, and a Senior-Care Veteran to Run Key Agencies

Big New York02/10/2026 02/10/2026 015 mins

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced three major leadership appointments across city government: Lisa Gelobter as New York City’s Chief Technology Officer and Commissioner of the Office of Technology and Innovation, Nisha Agarwal to lead the Mayor’s Office for People With Disabilities, and Dr. Lisa Scott-McKenzie as Commissioner of NYC Aging. The announcement spotlights Gelobter’s résumé spanning…

New Underground Railroad stop discovered in NYC

Big New York02/10/2026 02/10/2026 01 mins

A dresser in the Merchant’s House Museum, built in 1832, has been discovered as a secret link to the Underground Railroad

Addressing deed theft: A call for reform

Big New York02/07/2026 02/07/2026 03 mins

Calls are growing for New York State leaders to take a tougher look at how deed-theft cases move through the court system, after advocates and community voices warned that scammers continue to target vulnerable homeowners — particularly older New Yorkers in Central Brooklyn.

Activist Mahmoud Khalil again faces uncertain future | Inside New York City Hall

Big New York02/04/2026 02/04/2026 03 mins

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and student activist, discusses his ongoing legal battle and uncertain future after a federal appeals court reversed a lower court decision that had previously released him from immigration detention

New York. Mayor Mamdani Holds Press Conference to Make an Announcement – $38M Heat Pump Investment for Far Rockaway Public Housing (VIDEO)

Big New York02/04/2026 02/04/2026 09 mins

Mayor Mamdani held a press conference at the Far Rockaway Beach 41st Street Nicha houses (0:24) to announce a $38.4 million investment (6:03) to install heat pumps in all 712 units at Beach 41st Street Houses. This initiative aims to provide reliable heating and cooling, lower utility costs, and reduce carbon emissions (6:50). Key points…

The complicated history between NYC mayors and Groundhogs Day

Big New York02/03/2026 02/03/2026 01 mins

The complicated history between NYC mayors and Groundhogs Day. The video explains the “Mayor’s Curse” surrounding New York City’s Groundhog Day celebrations at the Staten Island Zoo, which began in 1981 (0:06).

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‘Comrade Kathy?’ Blakeman says Hochul and Mamdani are ‘in league together’

Curtis Sliwa responds to GOP criticism after comedy skit with Mayor Mamdani | Inside City Hall

Mayor Zohran Mamdani uses autotune during Inner Circle show

NYC Expands Free Child Care for City Workers — Critics Call It a Taxpayer-Funded Perk for a Narrow Group

Businessman John Catsimatidis weighs in on meeting with Mayor Mamdani | Inside City Hall

John Catsimatidis says he ‘enjoyed meeting’ Mayor Mamdani

John Catsimatidis says Trump asked what Mamdani said about him

LIVE: Trump signs executive action to pay TSA employees | Inside City Hall

Why the City Council changed course on protest buffer zones

How the South Bronx is becoming NYC’s new frontier

NYC Gets New Power Players: Mamdani Taps a Tech Pioneer, a Disability Rights Advocate, and a Senior-Care Veteran to Run Key Agencies

New Underground Railroad stop discovered in NYC

Addressing deed theft: A call for reform

Activist Mahmoud Khalil again faces uncertain future | Inside New York City Hall

New York. Mayor Mamdani Holds Press Conference to Make an Announcement – $38M Heat Pump Investment for Far Rockaway Public Housing (VIDEO)

The complicated history between NYC mayors and Groundhogs Day