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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

New York City's New Mayor Sparks Controversy on First Day

New York City's political scene is buzzing after the new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, made some bold moves right out of the gate. On his very first day in office, he decided to undo two executive orders that his predecessor, Eric Adams, had put in place. These orders were about supporting Israel and defin

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Jan 03 2026CRIME

Chicago's Crime Drop: What's Really Behind the Numbers?

Chicago is seeing fewer murders than it has in over half a century. In 2024, there were 587 murders, but last year that number dropped to 416. That's a big drop, nearly 30%. It's the lowest number since 1965. Other crimes like shootings, robberies, and assaults also went down. Shootings dropped by 3

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Zohran Mamdani's First Week: A Fresh Face in NYC Politics

New York City's newest mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is wasting no time making his mark. Just two days into his term, he's already tackling big issues like housing and public transit. On Friday, he chose to connect with everyday New Yorkers by hopping on the W train, chatting with commuters, and even attem

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Dec 31 2025POLITICS

A New Mayor Takes Charge: What's Next for New York?

Zohran Mamdani's journey from an unknown candidate to New York's next mayor is quite a story. Just a year ago, he was trying to get noticed by taking a dip in freezing Coney Island waters. Now, he's set to make history as the city's first Muslim and South Asian mayor, as well as the youngest in over

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Dec 31 2025POLITICS

New York's New Leader: Zohran Mamdani Takes Office

Zohran Mamdani is set to become New York City's new mayor, marking a significant shift in the city's political landscape. At just 34 years old, Mamdani is not only young but also a democratic socialist, which has sparked a mix of excitement and worry among the city's 8 million residents. Mamdani's

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

Albuquerque's Mayor Wins Big: What It Says About the City's Future

Albuquerque made history recently. Mayor Tim Keller won a third term. This is a big deal. It's not easy for a mayor to win three times in a row. Especially not now. Many people thought he wouldn't win. They said the city was tired of him. But voters had other ideas. Over 129, 000 people voted. That

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Rochester City Council Faces Mayor's Veto Challenge

Rochester's City Council is gearing up for a crucial meeting to tackle Mayor Kim Norton's recent vetoes. The mayor has blocked three council decisions, and now the council needs to muster a majority to override these vetoes. Two of these vetoes are tied to the planned Regional Sports Complex. The f

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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

Miami's Mayor Race: A Battle for Political Control

Miami is at a crossroads tonight as voters decide who will lead the city. The mayoral race is heating up, with Democrats hoping to break a long-standing Republican stronghold. For decades, Miami has been under Republican mayors, but things might change now. Eileen Higgins, a former county commissio

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Miami's Mayoral Race: A Shift in Political Winds?

Miami is buzzing with political energy as a mayoral election approaches. It's been a while since a Democrat held the mayor's office there. We're talking about nearly three decades! This time around, the Democrats are feeling pretty good about their chances. The election is technically nonpartisan,

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Dec 04 2025CRIME

New York City's Crime Drop: A Victory, But Not a Final Win

New York City has seen a big drop in crime, and it's time to acknowledge the efforts that made this happen. The city's new police chief, Jessica Tisch, has been a game-changer. She took charge and made some tough decisions that turned things around. Under her leadership, the NYPD has been more effec

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