Zohran Mamdani is kicking off his mayorship by trying to solve one big consumer problem

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces the continuation of congestion pricing on program's first anniversary on January 05, 2026 in New York City.
Zohran Mamdani is tackling junk fees and hidden subscription costs in one of his first acts as mayor.

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David Sacks sees 2 cities replacing NYC and SF as finance and tech capitals

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White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks speaks with President Donald Trump.
White House AI and crypto czar David O. Sacks speaks with President Donald J Trump before he signs an executive order about pediatric cancer research and artificial intelligence, in the Oval Office at the White House on Tuesday, Sept 30, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is inaugurated, vowing to replace 'rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism'

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A photo of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji at his inauguration.
Zohran Mamdani was inaugurated as the mayor of New York on Thursday. His wife, Rama Duwaji, joined him onstage at City Hall.

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The proposals NYC business leaders say they can live with under Zohran Mamdani, according to his CEO whisperer

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Zohran Mamdani is projected to defeat former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and GOP candidate Curtis Sliwa in the NYC mayoral election.

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A $258,750 salary and rent-free mansion: The perks Zohran Mamdani is set to get as NYC mayor

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Zohran Mamdani, currently a state assemblyman, is set to get a massive raise when he takes office as mayor of New York City.

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The first Times Square ball was just 5 feet in diameter. See how it's evolved over the last 118 years.

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Rita Ora and Ryan Seacrest at the Times Square Ball on December 30, 2025 in New York City.

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Take a look at the abandoned New York City subway station where Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as mayor

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The old City Hall station.
The old City Hall station.

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Backyard tiny homes are finally legal in New York City. They could be a boon for homeowners who can afford construction.

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An ecological living module, a 22-square-meter 'tiny house,' is on display at the United Nations Plaza in New York City.
Thousands of New York City homeowners are finally eligible to build a tiny home, or accessory dwelling unit, in their backyards.

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I visited Target's newly remodeled SoHo store, designed to showcase its style. It was a whole new experience.

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I ventured to SoHo to see the refreshed Target store.

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My family of 7 moved from a 6-bedroom home in Salt Lake City to a 3-bedroom apartment in NYC. Our cost of living went up, but it's worth it.

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A couple with five children pose in front of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Maren Droubay and her family moved from Utah to New York.

Maren Droubay

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