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Mayor Zohran Mamdani Announces New Enforcement Actions Against Predatory Delivery Apps
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Mayor Mamdani Promotes 3-K and Pre-K Enrollment
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3-K and Pre-K enrollment is now open!
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani Hosts Press Conference to Make an Announcement
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani Holds Media Availability at Gracie Mansion
Mayor Zohran Mamdani used a media availability at Gracie Mansion to mark what he called a personal milestone and a civic obligation: moving into the mayoral residence while promising to keep it, in his words, “the people’s house.” Standing in the garden on moving day—his first night sleeping at the mansion—Mr. Mamdani, joined by his wife, Rama, framed the residence as a public asset with a long, utilitarian history, citing past uses ranging from language classes for immigrants to community workshops. He said the new administration intends to be “custodians” rather than owners, signaling that changes would be less about aesthetics than about ensuring the space reflects the city’s civic fabric and is more accessible to New Yorkers who typically do not visit.
In a lighter exchange that underscored his populist brand, the mayor fielded questions about the household basics: he joked about the “ghost” that some say haunts Gracie Mansion, floated an “aspirational” plan to install a bidet, and said he is getting allergy shots in hopes of adopting a cat. He also said his dietary preferences include “no pork,” and offered an early pick for bagels and lox on the Upper East Side. Asked about a note reportedly left by former Mayor Eric Adams, Mr. Mamdani said he had not found it and would go looking.
The questioning quickly moved from the personal to policy, with Mr. Mamdani previewing his return to Albany for the governor’s State of the State and budget rollout. He characterized the city-state relationship as historically “framed more by dysfunction” than shared priorities, and said he would soon have more to share about his approach—particularly as he touted a partnership with the governor to begin delivering universal child care in New York City. Pressed on taxation and ideas such as corporate taxes, he did not commit to specifics, saying discussions would continue as part of a broader affordability agenda and the city’s fiscal health. He also indicated he would raise related priorities with legislative leaders, including questions around transit affordability.
Mr. Mamdani also confronted more charged issues, including antisemitism and immigration enforcement. He said his administration is looking to fill a city position tied to combating antisemitism and argued that condemning extremist language and support for terrorist organizations is a baseline obligation, one he said he intends to demonstrate through actions as well as words. On federal enforcement, he emphasized adherence to New York City’s sanctuary policies, saying the city cannot coordinate with ICE to enter city property absent a judicial warrant, while noting that certain cooperation with federal authorities is permitted in cases involving serious crimes. He criticized immigration raids as “cruel and inhumane,” arguing they generate anxiety among New Yorkers without improving public safety—an argument he said he has raised both publicly and directly with President Donald Trump.
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NYC Leaders Slam ICE Detention of Council Data Analyst With Work Permit Through Oct. 2026
New York City Council data analyst, Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez – an immigrant from Venezuela, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on January 12, 2026, during a routine immigration appointment on Long Island, despite having work authorization until October 2026, sparking outrage from city officials who called it government overreach and demanded his immediate release.
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- Who: An unnamed data analyst on the City Council’s central staff, who is from Venezuela.
- When: Monday, January 12, 2026, during a routine appointment.
- Where: Bethpage, Long Island, before being taken to a federal facility in Manhattan.
- Why (officials’ view): City Council Speaker Julie Menin and others denounced the detention as an “egregious” action, stating the employee was following all rules and had legal status.
- Status: The employee was granted one phone call, which he used to contact the Council’s HR department, who then learned of the situation.
- Response: City officials, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Speaker Menin, are demanding his immediate release and protesting the federal government’s actions, linking it to broader immigration crackdowns.
Sources: Midtown Tribune news
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani Holds Media Availability at Gracie Mansion
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Sparks Fly As Mace Calls To Subpoena Immigration Records Of Ilhan Omar And Ex-Husband During Hearing
At Wednesday’s House Oversight Committee hearing, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) called to subpoena the immigration records of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and her ex-husband.
During a House Oversight & Accountability Committee hearing on Minnesota fraud allegations (the committee’s “Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part I” hearing), Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) offered a motion to subpoena immigration/naturalization records tied to Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and individuals connected to her family and prior marriages. Mace argued the records were relevant to potential legislative reforms on immigration fraud and denaturalization processes.
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) responded by offering an amendment that would direct subpoenas toward records involving Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL)—including documents about his military service record and business dealings—framing it as a reciprocal step given that a sitting Democratic member was being targeted.
A procedural fight then broke out over whether Oversight should be investigating sitting members at all (several members argued that the House Ethics Committee is the proper venue, even if Oversight has broad investigative authority). In the end, Garcia withdrew his Mills-related amendment and instead made a motion to table Mace’s subpoena motion. The committee agreed to table it—meaning the subpoena effort did not move forward in that moment.
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