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Remarks as Prepared: Mayor Zohran Mamdani Delivers Weather Update

February 21, 2026 See below for Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani’s prepared remarks on today’s weather update: Good afternoon, New York. Tomorrow, our city will face its second snowstorm in less than a month and our first blizzard since 2016. Right now, forecasts predict light snow will begin to fall tomorrow morning at 6:00 AM.   […]

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Mamdani Shares City’s Weekend Snow Response Plan

February 21, 2026 What you should know NEW YORK, NY — TODAY, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced the City’s efforts to prepare for Sunday’s winter weather conditions. The city is officially in a blizzard warning, with weather forecasts estimating 15 to 19 inches of snow total and the possibility of up to nearly two feet. Dangerous, sustained

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Major Expansion of Protected Time Off for 4.3 Million Workers

February 20, 2026 What you should know NEW YORK – Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani was joined by New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Sam Levine to celebrate the expansion of the City’s Protected Time Off Law, formerly known as the Paid Safe and Sick Leave Law, and to announce new

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First-Ever Expedited Review of Affordable Housing and Resiliency Projects

February 20, 2026 What you should know NEW YORK – TODAY, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani launched the City’s first Expedited Land Use Review Procedure (ELURP) for 351 Powers Ave., a disposition of City-owned land that would create approximately 84 affordable homes. The Department of City Planning will also begin the review process for the City to acquire a parcel next

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Mayor Announces Six Appointees to the Rent Guidelines Board

February 18, 2026 What you should know NEW YORK, NY – Today, New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced the appointment of six new members of the Rent Guidelines Board (RGB), including a new Chair who will manage board deliberations and invite external groups to testify.   Chantella Mitchell will serve as the Chair of the RGB; Sina

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Christina Farrell as Commissioner of NYCEM

February 16, 2026 What you should know NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced his appointment of Christina Farrell as commissioner of New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM), the agency responsible for coordinating citywide emergency planning, response and recovery.  “New York City faces extraordinary challenges, and meeting them demands steady, experienced leadership. There is no

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Mayor Mamdani Nominates Nadia Shihata

February 12, 2026 What you should know NEW YORK, NY – TODAY, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced his nomination of Nadia Shihata as Commissioner of the Department of Investigation (DOI). The DOI serves as the city’s independent oversight agency, investigating corruption, waste, fraud and abuse in city government and promoting transparency and accountability. Its authority extends to any city agency,

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Annual Interfaith Breakfast

February 6, 2026 Mayor Mamdani Reaffirms City’s Sanctuary Status, Launches Expansive “Know Your Rights” Push to Protect Immigrant New Yorkers From Federal Overreach What you should know NEW YORK – Today, at the first annual Interfaith Breakfast of his administration, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced sweeping new actions to uphold New York City’s sanctuary city laws and

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2-K and 3-K Request for Information

February 5, 2026 First Step Towards Universal Child Care What you should know NEW YORK, NY – TODAY, Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined New York City preschoolers to announce the administration’s first step on the path to launching 2-K and expanding 3-K access in all five boroughs: a new request for information for 2-K and 3-K providers. Building

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New Exec. Director to Combat Antisemitism

February 5, 2026 What you should know NEW YORK – TODAY,Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced the appointment of Phylisa Wisdom as executive director of the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism, advancing the administration’s commitment to confronting antisemitism and all forms of hate across New York City.  “I am thrilled to welcome Phylisa Wisdom as executive director

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