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]
Voters and criminal justice reformers and advocates said Mamdani is continuing policies initiated by his predecessor.
Overall applications for both pre-K and 3-K programs were virtually unchanged, dropping by less than 1% compared to last year.
The mayor will join the show for quarterly interviews beginning Tuesday, June 2.
The plan for city-owned grocery stores builds on a campaign promise but has been met with opposition from bodega and supermarket owners.
Mamdani has marched with Starbucks baristas and nurses on strike. Analysts say Mamdani is balancing competing priorities.
The mayor said city spending on private education for children with disabilities is projected to rise to $1.5 billion this year.
Mamdani, who praised the importance of libraries, faced criticism for slashing library funding earlier this year.
The revised $124.5 billion spending plan includes a number of controversial measures to balance the city’s budget as required by law.
The abundance of cycling politicians on the Five Boro Bike Tour hints at a shift.
Immigration advocates and local officials also condemned the action and praised the effort by New Yorkers to disrupt ICE.
The legislation passed overwhelmingly. House Speaker Jeffries was among those who argued the bill should have allowed all hot food.
New Yorkers on Fordham Road said they liked the mayor’s decision to get personal with the uber rich.
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