‘He Didn’t Know My Name, and I Didn’t Know His’
An uncanny long-range shooter, a conversation observed on the 6 and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
The NYC Transportation Crew Helping Preserve Its Cobblestone Streets
Meet the specialty bricklayers helping to preserve a quaint remnant of New York City’s early days.
How Tish and Snooky Bellomo, the Manic Panic Sisters, Spend a Day Rocking Out
Tish and Snooky Bellomo are still creating wild hair dye colors for the brand, which took off in the 1980s. But they also make time for harp lessons, Italian dinners and the sauna.
Live From New York: Zohran Mamdani’s Got Jokes
New York City’s next mayor showed during the campaign that he has a sharp sense of humor. Keeping things light at City Hall could be trickier.
Among Mamdani’s Many Upcoming Challenges: Fixing New York City’s Schools
Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, will encounter dwindling enrollment, lackluster reading scores and federal officials spoiling for a fight.
New York Prepares for a Potential Trump Immigration Crackdown
The election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor has stoked speculation that President Trump might move to send forces into the city.
Anti-Defamation League Creates ‘Mamdani Monitor’ Tip Line for Antisemitism Reports
The group, which has taken aim at Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani over his criticism of Israel, is facing backlash after unveiling a website where New Yorkers could report incidents of antisemitism.
As Mamdani Surges Ahead, Schumer Risks Finding Himself Left Behind
The rise of New York City’s mayor-elect comes at a complicated moment in the career of Senator Chuck Schumer, who is in danger of looking out of touch with the prevailing energy back home.
Stefanik to Launch Campaign to Challenge Gov. Hochul in New York
Elise Stefanik, a Republican congresswoman, is a leading ally of President Trump who has gone to great lengths to criticize Ms. Hochul and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
When Will Zohran Mamdani Be Sworn In as NYC Mayor?
Zohran Mamdani will take charge just after midnight on Jan. 1, 2026, as required by city law. A swearing-in ceremony will follow soon after.