Zohran Mamdani says he’s open to an ‘alternative’ to new taxes to fund his plans

Deputy Mayor Julie Su has been tasked by Mayor Zohran Mamdani to lead an initiative aimed at reducing excessive fees and regulations affecting small businesses in New York City, with recommendations expected within the year.

New York City nurses are currently on strike for a third consecutive day, with both the nurses and hospital management appearing to brace for a prolonged standoff. The strike has emerged amidst ongoing tensions regarding working conditions and staffing levels in the city's healthcare facilities.

The developer of a major offshore wind farm in New York is seeking a federal judge's intervention to overturn a Trump administration order that has paused construction on the project. This legal challenge comes as the judge prepares to review the implications of the order, which has raised concerns about the future of renewable energy initiatives in the region.

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams's cryptocurrency, known as the NYC Token, experienced a significant drop following a $1 million withdrawal shortly after its launch, with one of its creators withdrawing $2.5 million and later replacing $1.5 million.

Thousands of nurses in New York City have gone on strike, demanding improved benefits and better hospital staffing standards amid ongoing challenges in the healthcare sector. The strike highlights the urgent need for reform in working conditions as healthcare workers face increasing pressures.

A massive strike by nurses has erupted across New York City hospital systems, coinciding with a severe flu season, which may lead to patient transfers, canceled procedures, and diverted ambulances.