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
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
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

I moved to New York City and worried I'd be homesick. Then, my sister and best friend became my neighbors.

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The author and her friends in the kitchen
The author lives near her sister and best friend in New York City.

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Disappointing photos show how crowded New York City's iconic attractions can be during the holidays

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St. Patrick's Cathedral is beautiful, but it's packed with visitors.

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Up in smoke: Inside New York City's chaotic crackdown on unlicensed weed shops

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NYPD out front of an NYC smoke shop being raided

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My kids are 37, 32, and 4 years old. Being an older mom is different.

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A family of four standing in front of a Christmas tree.
Charisse Ellison, 55, with her younger son, Jaron, 32, (left) daughter, Alina, 4, and older son, Markeith, 37.

Courtesy of Charisse Ellison

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