New York City politics

Composite feature image showing Zohran Mamdani delivering his inaugural address at a podium outside New York City Hall, standing alongside his wife during the oath of office, and supporters holding a campaign poster in the crowd on January 1, 2026.

Zohran Mamdani Sworn In as Mayor at New York City Hall on New Year’s Day 2026

Richard Scalzo4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

On January 1, 2026, thousands gathered outside New York City Hall for the inauguration of Zohran Kwame Mamdani, marking the beginning of a new mayoral administration at the start of the new year. Despite the cold winter weather, the City Hall plaza filled early with attendees bundled in coats, hats, and scarves, forming a dense…

Zohran Mamdani sits smiling with a soccer ball surrounded by cheering players and supporters wearing purple and green jerseys at Maimonides Park in Coney Island, under a bright pink “CHAMPIONS” arch during The Cost of Living Classic tournament on October 19, 2025.

The Cost of Living Classic — Zohran Mamdani Hosts Borough vs. Borough Soccer Tournament in Coney Island

Richard Scalzo3 months ago3 months ago015 mins

On Sunday, October 19, 2025, Assemblyman and New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani hosted The Cost of Living Classic, a borough-versus-borough soccer tournament at Maimonides Park in Coney Island. The event was co-organized with NYC Footy, a local recreational soccer league, and aimed to draw attention to the city’s affordability crisis — a central…