MAR 20 — Politics
Mamdani Names Renita Francois Deputy Mayor for Community Safety
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Renita Francois deputy mayor for community safety on March 19, 2026, and signed an executive order creating a new Mayor's…
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public safety
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JAN 17 — Politics
Menin's First Big Move: A Five-Point Plan to Combat Antisemitism
City Council Speaker Julie Menin, the council's first Jewish speaker, unveiled a five-point antisemitism plan in January 2026 — including a contested…
NOV 20 — Politics
Tisch Stays: Mamdani Keeps Jessica Tisch as NYPD Commissioner
Jessica Tisch agreed on November 19, 2025 to remain NYPD commissioner under incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani — a continuity pick across a deep policy divide…