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Nova York aprova proibição de carruagens no Central Park a partir de 2028
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Drivers Are Livid and Activists Exult After Vote to Ban Horse Carriages
Drivers Are Livid and Activists Exult After Vote to Ban Horse Carriages The City Council voted 40 to 7 to ban the carriages from Central Park starting in 2028. But the carriage drivers vowed to fight their loss of livelihood in court. Oct. 23, 2026, 3:00 a.m. ET In an eerie preview of what the future is very likely to hold — a Central Park without its signature fleet of carriage horses — the south end of the park was practically horse-free on Thursday afternoon.
New York City Passes Horse Carriage Ban, Ending a Central Park Tradition
New York City Passes Horse Carriage Ban, Ending a Central Park Tradition A passenger’s death in June became the impetus for the City Council to ban the practice, but the bill will likely face a court challenge before being implemented in 2028. The proposed ban on horse carriages gained steam after the death of Romanch Mahajan, an 18-year-old passenger who was thrown from a carriage.Credit...Eduardo Munoz/Reuters Oct.
Ambulance Response Times Soar in New York: ‘This Is Unacceptable’
Ambulance Response Times Soar in New York: ‘This Is Unacceptable’ A City Council hearing focused on why ambulances are taking far longer to respond than a decade earlier, with fewer hospitals and a shortage of emergency workers partly to blame. The Fire Department has 500 fewer paramedics than the budget allocates for the agency.Credit...Sean Jackson for The New York Times Oct. 20, 2026, 5:54 p.m. ET Shortly after her 14-year-old son, Kevin, arrived at school on Sept.
James Dolan, a Former Hochul Supporter, Goes All In on Her G.O.P. Rival
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. James Dolan, a Former Hochul Supporter, Goes All In on Her G.O.P. Rival The Knicks owner is urging New York’s business elite to abandon Gov. Kathy Hochul, highlighting her support of Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Mr. Dolan has spent millions to back her opponent, Bruce Blakeman.
Mamdani’s Ability to Persuade Trump Hits Limit in Wake of ICE Shooting
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Mamdani’s Ability to Persuade Trump Hits Limit in Wake of ICE Shooting After a federal agent shot an immigrant in New York City, inciting protests, some of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s allies questioned his attitude toward the president and his own Police Department.
Mamdani Stands By His Handling of Oct. 7 Anniversary After Emotional Day
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Mamdani Stands By His Handling of Oct. 7 Anniversary After Emotional Day The mayor expressed no regrets after he was criticized by Jewish leaders over a statement marking the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks and later booed by pro-Palestinian activists at a vigil. Video Mamdani Responds to Backlash After Attending Oct.
For Mamdani, Oct. 7 Anniversary Sets Off Anger and Bitterness
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. For Mamdani, Oct. 7 Anniversary Sets Off Anger and Bitterness Hours after some Jewish leaders denounced Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s remarks about the attacks on Israel, activists interrupted a vigil to call him a traitor to the Palestinian cause. When Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined a memorial vigil marking the Oct.
Mamdani Backs Bill to Let Consumers Sue Over Unfair Business Practices
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Mamdani Backs Bill to Let Consumers Sue Over Unfair Business Practices The proposed New York City legislation would also allow nonprofits, including tenants’ unions, to sue companies directly rather than relying on agency enforcement.
Landlords Release Emails and Texts in Lawsuit Over Mamdani’s Rent Freeze
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Landlords Release Emails and Texts in Lawsuit Over Mamdani’s Rent Freeze The communications were revealed as part of a lawsuit challenging the rent freeze on rent-stabilized units in New York City, which went into effect on Thursday. The rent freeze applies to leases on rent-stabilized homes starting Oct.
Andrew Cuomo Buys $10 Million Hamptons Home After Mayoral Loss
Andrew Cuomo Buys $10 Million Hamptons Home After Mayoral Loss The former New York governor bought a compound on the South Shore of Long Island in June that includes a nine-bedroom main house, a guesthouse and a tennis court. Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s living arrangements, closely scrutinized during his campaign for New York City mayor, have been a mystery since he lost the election.Credit...Vincent Alban/The New York Times Sept.
Mamdani Announces Plan to Fight Antisemitism, Without Discussing Israel
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Mamdani Announces Plan to Fight Antisemitism, Without Discussing Israel A report issued by Mayor Zohran Mamdani describes ways that New York City is funding hate crime prevention and celebrating the contributions of Jewish New Yorkers.
He Holds the Keys to Mamdani’s Economic Vision
He Holds the Keys to Mamdani’s Economic Vision Anthony Shorris, the new president of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, believes that his agency can help realize the mayor’s goal of making the city more affordable. Anthony Shorris began his career in public service in New York City under the Koch administration.Credit...Hilary Swift for The New York Times Sept.
Trump to Visit Mamdani in New York City on Monday Original
Trump to Visit Mamdani in New York City on Monday President Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who have struck an unusually amicable relationship, will meet at Gracie Mansion. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump have met at the White House. The meeting at Gracie Mansion will be their first in New York.Credit...Eric Lee for The New York Times Sept.
Trump to Visit Mamdani in New York City on Monday
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Safety Alert System Returns for New York City Private Schools
Safety Alert System Returns for New York City Private Schools Silenced ahead of the World Cup, an emergency notification system for private and parochial schools will launch Tuesday as part of Notify NYC. Private school safety alerts will be incorporated into Notify NYC, run by New York City Emergency Management. Credit...Dave Sanders for The New York Times Sept.
Why Is 5 World Trade Center Still Not Built? Politics and Money.
Why Is 5 World Trade Center Still Not Built? Politics and Money. The site of the former Deutsche Bank building was to be the only residential project in the World Trade Center redevelopment, but the plans are now in flux. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office confirmed that the plan to build a residential tower at 5 World Trade Center was no longer in play, but that she still envisioned a “vibrant mixed-use project.”Credit...Mario Tama/Getty Images Sept. 10, 2026, 3:00 a.m. ET In the quarter-century since Sept.
How the Galliano Show at the Met Fell Apart
Now To the Editor: Re “Designer Quits Met Exhibition After Backlash” (front page, Sept. 1): John Galliano was caught on video saying he loved Hitler and was accused of hurling antisemitic and anti-Asian abuse at strangers in a Paris bar. That’s not a lapse in judgment — it should permanently complicate …
How the Galliano Show at the Met Fell Apart
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. How the Galliano Show at the Met Fell Apart Anna Wintour put her full power and prestige behind a designer convicted of an antisemitic hate crime. Behind the scenes, influential New Yorkers revolted. One high-level donor called the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s plan to honor the designer John Galliano “insane.”Credit...Lucia Vazquez for The New York Times Sept.
Former President Joe Biden Will Attend Sept. 11 Ceremony in New York
You have been granted access, use your keyboard to continue reading. Former President Joe Biden Will Attend Sept. 11 Ceremony in New York Mr. Biden will join three other living presidents at the event. President Trump has decided to skip the ceremony and is expected to appear at the Pentagon on the 25th anniversary of the attacks. Former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and the former first lady Jill Biden will attend a ceremony in New York commemorating the Sept.
Hochul Accuses Trump of Betraying 9/11 Victims by ‘Defunding the Police’ Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani called on President Trump to free up $87 million in federal funds to pay for bomb squads and other counterterrorism measures in New York. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s criticism of President Trump signals a potential end to the détente the two had delicately crafted.Credit...Heather Khalifa/Reuters Sept.
By Fighting Union Pay Bonus, Mamdani Wins Rare Praise From Conservatives
By Fighting Union Pay Bonus, Mamdani Wins Rare Praise From Conservatives A lawsuit filed by the Mamdani administration to block $10,000 bonuses for teachers’ aides has put the mayor at odds with their union. Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration recently sued the City Council over its push to give paraprofessionals bonuses outside the collective bargaining process.Credit...Dave Sanders for The New York Times Aug.
Trump plans to mark 9/11 at the Pentagon, not ground zero
President Donald Trump is not planning to attend a ceremony in New York for the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, in part because he wanted to deliver a speech and the annual event has long barred remarks, according to four people with knowledge of the events.
Trump Plans to Mark 9/11 at the Pentagon, Not Ground Zero Original
Trump Plans to Mark 9/11 at the Pentagon, Not Ground Zero President Trump originally intended to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with remarks at ground zero, but the memorial’s organizers do not allow speeches. Mr. Trump changed his plans. Memorials left at the south tower reflecting pool last year at the World Trade Center in Manhattan.Credit...Vincent Alban/The New York Times Aug.
Mamdani Persuades C.E.O.s to Join His Business Advisory Council
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Mamdani Persuades C.E.O.s to Join His Business Advisory Council Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist who has struggled to win over Wall Street, intends to use the council to help him invigorate New York City’s economy.
Mamdani demanda al Concejo Municipal por bonos de 10.000 dólares para auxiliares docentes
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Mamdani demanda al Concejo Municipal por bonos de 10.000 dólares para auxiliares docentes La ciudad de Nueva York dice que la legislación del Concejo viola la ley de negociación colectiva. Esta podría ser la primera batalla de alto perfil entre el alcalde y un sindicato del sector público.
Mamdani demanda al Concejo Municipal por bonos de 10.000 dólares para auxiliares docentes
La ciudad de Nueva York dice que la legislación del Concejo viola la ley de negociación colectiva. Esta podría ser la primera batalla de alto perfil entre el alcalde y un sindicato del sector público.
Mamdani Sues City Council Over $10,000 Bonuses to Teachers’ Aides
NEW YORK — Mayor Zohran Mamdani sued the New York City Council on Wednesday, arguing that its bill granting hefty bonuses to some of the city’s lowest-paid school workers violates collective bargaining law, a city spokesperson said. The decision to sue comes the same day that the City Council bill became law, after the mayor declined to issue a veto, knowing that the council had the votes to override it.
Mamdani to Sue City Council Over $10,000 Bonuses to Teachers’ Aides
Mamdani to Sue City Council Over $10,000 Bonuses to Teachers’ Aides New York City says the Council’s legislation violates collective bargaining law. The dispute could set up the first high-profile battle between the mayor and a public sector union. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking legal action against a bill championed by Michael Mulgrew, the president of the United Federation of Teachers, standing to the mayor’s right.Credit...Dave Sanders for The New York Times Aug.
Despite Mamdani's Attempts to Appease, Many Business Leaders Remain Wary
NEW YORK -- After Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, won the mayoralty of New York City over strong objections from the business class, he made nice, meeting with executives and even attending the groundbreaking of American Express' new headquarters in lower Manhattan. But following a relatively fleeting detente, that fledgling relationship appears to have gone astray, waylaid by growing enmity and distrust.
Despite Mamdani’s Attempts to Appease, Many Business Leaders Remain Wary
Despite Mamdani’s Attempts to Appease, Many Business Leaders Remain Wary The mayor’s attempt to create a business advisory council has been hampered by some concern that joining the council may be perceived as an endorsement of Mr. Mamdani. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has angered some business executives with his frequent statements criticizing Israel’s actions against Palestinians.Credit...Victor J. Blue for The New York Times Aug.
Outdoor Dining Is Expected to Resume Year-Round in New York City
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Outdoor Dining Is Expected to Resume Year-Round in New York City
Outdoor Dining Is Expected to Resume Year-Round in New York City The City Council is poised to approve a package of bills loosening some restrictions on roadway dining structures, which became ubiquitous during the pandemic. New York City’s outdoor dining program helped keep the restaurant industry afloat during the Covid pandemic, but also drew complaints about poorly maintained sheds, prompting the city to tighten regulations.Credit...Marissa Alper for The New York Times Aug.
Outdoor Dining Will Resume Year-Round in New York City
NEW YORK -- Three years after New York City disappointed legions of diners by limiting roadway restaurant seating to the warmer months, year-round outdoor dining is poised for a comeback. On Thursday, the City Council approved a package of bills authorizing restaurants to again set up dining structures on city streets year-round, and also allowing them to winterize the structures -- on both sidewalks and streets -- to render them more comfortable in the cold.
Mamdani to Abandon Plan to Replace Elizabeth Street Garden With Housing
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to walk away from a plan to build affordable housing on the site of a community garden in Lower Manhattan, according to two people familiar with the decision, handing a victory to some celebrities and other neighbors who had vigorously opposed the development.
Rabbis Plead With Mamdani to Tone Down His Anti-Israel Messaging
A group of rabbis beseeched Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday to pay greater attention to the effect of his rhetoric about Israel on the safety of New York City Jews during a private meeting at City Hall. During the hourlong meeting, convened by the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism, the group of 10 rabbis tried to convey to the mayor how they thought his public statements had reverberated in a city where anti-Jewish hate crimes were on the rise.
Mamdani to Abandon Plan to Replace Elizabeth Street Garden With Housing
NEW YORK -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to walk away from a plan to build affordable housing on the site of a community garden in lower Manhattan, according to two people familiar with the decision, handing a victory to some celebrities and other neighbors who had vigorously opposed the development.
Rabbis Plead With Mamdani to Tone Down His Anti-Israel Messaging
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. A group of rabbis beseeched Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday to pay greater attention to the effect of his rhetoric about Israel on the safety of New York City Jews during a private meeting at City Hall.
Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist mayor of New York City, champions buses more than any modern mayor before him, and his town hall for bus riders on Thursday evening seemed routine. In many ways, it was, with Mr. Mamdani and other government officials talking to Brooklyn residents about the steps they were taking to improve service on the frequently derided bus system. But one participant in the evening’s activities stood out.
Mamdani Hosted a Town Hall About Buses. Why Was the DSA There?
NEW YORK -- Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist mayor of New York City, champions buses more than any modern mayor before him, and his town hall for bus riders on Thursday evening seemed routine. In many ways, it was, with Mamdani and other government officials talking to Brooklyn residents about the steps they were taking to improve service on the frequently derided bus system. But one participant in the evening's activities stood out.
Mamdani’s Judicial Panel Appears to Be Missing Something: Jewish Members Original
Mamdani’s Judicial Panel Appears to Be Missing Something: Jewish Members Jewish lawyers’ groups expressed their frustration to Mayor Zohran Mamdani that his 18-member advisory committee on the judiciary appeared to have no Jewish representation.
Teachers Union Boss Vows 'All-Out-War' if Mamdani Doesn't Back Bonuses
NEW YORK -- The head of the powerful teachers union in New York City has threatened "all-out war" against Mayor Zohran Mamdani if he does not support granting hefty bonuses to teaching assistants, setting up a potential rift between the democratic socialist mayor and the influential labor leader. Mamdani had pledged on the campaign trail that, as mayor, he would back legislation providing one-time payments of $10,000 to the aides, known as paraprofessionals.
Teachers’ Union Boss Vows ‘All-Out-War’ if Mamdani Doesn’t Back Bonuses
The head of the powerful teachers’ union in New York City has threatened “all-out war” against Mayor Zohran Mamdani if he does not support granting hefty bonuses to teaching assistants, setting up a potential rift between the democratic socialist mayor and the influential labor leader. Mr. Mamdani had pledged on the campaign trail that, as mayor, he would back legislation providing one-time payments of $10,000 to the aides, known as paraprofessionals.
Mamdani Knew He Couldn’t Arrest Netanyahu. But He Could Denounce Him.
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently disclosed that he was in “active conversation” with his legal team about whether he could make good on a campaign vow to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, should he set foot in New York City.
Inquiry Into Dolan's Use of Facial Recognition Ends in Slap on Wrist
NEW YORK -- After years of being cast by New York Knicks fans as a villainous owner, James L. Dolan finally won a measure of redemption when his team won the NBA championship last month. Now Dolan has quietly won another protracted war, this one against the New York State Liquor Authority. Three years ago, Dolan courted public condemnation by deploying facial recognition to bar scores of people he deemed enemies from Madison Square Garden.
Mamdani Knew He Couldn't Arrest Netanyahu. But He Could Denounce Him.
NEW YORK -- Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently disclosed that he was in "active conversation" with his legal team about whether he could make good on a campaign vow to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister, should he set foot in New York City. What the mayor neglected to say, in a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times last week, was that he had already been advised by lawyers that he had no authority to do so.
Inquiry Into Dolan’s Use of Facial Recognition Ends in Slap on Wrist
After years of being cast by Knicks fans as a villainous owner, James L. Dolan finally won a measure of redemption when his team won the N.B.A. championship last month. Now Mr. Dolan has quietly won another protracted war, this one against the New York State Liquor Authority. Three years ago, Mr. Dolan courted public condemnation by deploying facial recognition to bar scores of people he deemed enemies from Madison Square Garden.
Mamdani and City Council Agree on $126 Billion Budget
After days of backbiting rancor, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the speaker of the City Council settled the first budget of their respective tenures, a $126 billion spending plan that resolves yearslong litigation over a rental assistance program whose parabolic cost growth caused widespread alarm.
Mamdani and New York City Council Agree on $126B Budget
NEW YORK -- After days of backbiting rancor, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the speaker of the City Council settled the first budget of their respective tenures, a $126 billion spending plan that resolves yearslong litigation over a rental assistance program whose parabolic cost growth caused widespread alarm.
Mamdani and New York City Council Agree on $126B Budget
NEW YORK -- After days of backbiting rancor, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the speaker of the City Council settled the first budget of their respective tenures, a $126 billion spending plan that resolves yearslong litigation over a rental assistance program whose parabolic cost growth caused widespread alarm.
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