Elizabeth Kim
Articles by Elizabeth Kim
Elizabeth Kim is a reporter on the People and Power desk who covers mayoral power. She previously covered the pandemic, housing, redevelopment and public spaces. A native of Queens, she speaks fluent Mandarin. Got a tip? Email [email protected]
The budget dance begins.
Crosswalks remain covered in snow, even as the city issues hundreds of violations to private property owners.
Mamdani’s skills as a communicator were on full display over the weekend.
Past mayors have learned that bungling the response can result in political blowback.
Park supporters have sent the mayor a list of “critical staffing investments” that could help clean hundreds of busy parks and public bathrooms.
The mayor said the city will require hotel operators to disclose all mandatory fees, including credit card holds and deposits.
The legislation proposed by Speaker Julie Menin may test Mayor Zohran Mamdani's willingness to limit free speech.
Mamdani faces challenges as he takes over local government without a fat Rolodex and longtime alliances typically associated with new mayors.
Mamdani and United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain's support amounts to a powerful boost from the progressive left and labor.
The new mayor has wasted little time in putting distance between City Hall and the influential business community.
Mamdani has sought to find ways to keep his legions of supporters engaged in city politics.
Mamdani said he chose the venue because it represents a bygone era of civic ambition he aims to revive.
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