Zohran Mamdani
Tisch Will Stay On — So Is That a Good Thing?
So the mayor-elect says he'll keep Jessica Tisch as his police commissioner. What do we think of that?
AGENDA 2026: Mamdani Must Reduce, Digitize Parking Placards
Mayor-elect Mamdani must face down the placard class to regain control of New York City streets.
Thursday’s Headlines: ‘Kwame’ Edition
It's exciting that the mayor and the president will meet. Plus other news.
Security Blanket: Will NYPD Smother Mamdani’s Love of Transit and Bikes?
Zohran Mamdani likes taking the train and riding a Citi Bike — but the demands of being New York City’s mayor may not be compatible with his transit habit.
Friday’s Headlines: More Agenda Items Edition
Transportation Alternatives laid out, in 85 chunky bullet points, what the next major should do. Plus other news.
Opinion: Free Buses Can’t Come at Paratransit Riders’ Expense
Critically missing from the discourse on free buses are the implications a fare-free system would have for the MTA’s Access-A-Ride.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Dean Joins the Team
Mayor-elect Mamdani made his first two hires as the Daily News attacked his free buses platform. Plus more news.
Former DOT Boss: Here’s What Mayor Mamdani Needs as Transportation Commish
Bottom line: The next commissioner needs to be willing to move aside staffers who are unwilling to be change-agents and to empower all the bright (often young) players who embrace the future.
Thursday’s Headlines: Mayoral Post-Mortem Edition
Give us this for one day at least: The livable streets movement elected Zohran Mamdani. Plus other news.
AGENDA 2026: The New Mayor Must Revolutionize NYC’s Streets
We've already offered the low-hanging fruit that the new mayor could accomplish on Day 1. Now, it's time to roll up the sleeves for our big list.
