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…
– 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 Council Speaker Julie Menin unveiled a Council-led five-point package to combat antisemitism and strengthen community safety—combining new legislation, security measures, and expanded education. The plan includes a $1.25 million, two-year commitment to the Museum of Jewish Heritage to grow Holocaust education citywide. – New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin today announced a…