Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s first Muslim mayor, will observe Ramadan as he runs the nation’s largest city, blending his faith into his public life.

Should the mayor not get his wish to increase taxes on wealthy New Yorkers, homeowners could face an increase in property taxes.

Increasing property taxes is generally unpopular, and Mamdani seems to be betting that Hochul will not want to let the city go down that route. She is up for re-election this year and needs the city's voter-rich support.

Hochul has increased state support for New York City including the latest commitment to expand universal child care in the city.

Ana Maria Archila, co-chair of the Working Families Party, backed a protest vote against Biden’s Israel policy and supported a controversial bill targeting pro-Israel nonprofits

"This is a money grab to pay for the free items that are promised and as usual, at the expense of the poorer neighborhood!" griped a Brooklyn worker.

The pick is a part of a broader effort by Mamdani to consolidate his influence on the Democratic Party’s left wing.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to appoint to select the ex-chief of staff for former City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams to serve as NYC’s chief immigration officer, sources said. Faiza Ali – who worked with Mamdani on the Muslim Democratic Club of New York board – will be appointed commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs,