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NYC Issues Travel Advisory as Nor'easter Brings Rain, Strong Winds and Coastal Flood Risk
Community

NYC Issues Travel Advisory as Nor'easter Brings Rain, Strong Winds and Coastal Flood Risk

New York City has issued a weekend travel advisory as a nor'easter brings heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flood risk. The city's travel advisory lasts through Sunday morning, September 27. Coastal flood warnings remain in effect for some areas into Sunday evening.

NYC Arab PostSep 26
Mamdani Hosts President Trump at Gracie Mansion for Talks on Housing, Affordability and Immigration
Community

Mamdani Hosts President Trump at Gracie Mansion for Talks on Housing, Affordability and Immigration

New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani hosted President Donald Trump at Gracie Mansion on Monday, September 21, 2026, for a meeting on the rising cost of living, affordable housing, the Sunnyside Yard redevelopment, and immigrant protections.

New York Arab PostSep 21
Mayor Mamdani Launches First-of-Its-Kind Office to Strengthen Worker Power in New York City
Community

Mayor Mamdani Launches First-of-Its-Kind Office to Strengthen Worker Power in New York City

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani has announced the creation of the Mayor's Office of Worker Power (MOWP), the first municipal office of its kind in the United States dedicated to helping workers learn about their rights, connect with labor organizations, and strengthen their voice in the workplace.

NYC Arab PostSep 7
Mayor Mamdani and NYCHA Expand "NYCHA in Your Neighborhood" Forums Across All Five Boroughs
Community

Mayor Mamdani and NYCHA Expand "NYCHA in Your Neighborhood" Forums Across All Five Boroughs

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and NYCHA CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt announced a new round of "NYCHA in Your Neighborhood" public engagement forums across all five boroughs this fall, bringing senior City and NYCHA officials directly to public housing residents.

NYC Arab PostAug 19
National Night Out Brings New Yorkers Together to Strengthen Community Safety
Community

National Night Out Brings New Yorkers Together to Strengthen Community Safety

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch presented a proclamation to Brooklyn's 79th Precinct during National Night Out, celebrating community-police partnerships across New York City.

NYC Arab PostAug 4
NYPD Medal Day Ceremony Honors Police Officers for Bravery and Service
Community

NYPD Medal Day Ceremony Honors Police Officers for Bravery and Service

Mayor Mamdani attended the NYPD Medal Day Ceremony at 1 Police Plaza in Manhattan, where officers were recognized for their bravery, dedication, and service to New York City.

NYC Arab PostJun 9
FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour Arrives in New York City
Community

FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour Arrives in New York City

Mayor Mamdani delivered remarks at the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour at the American Museum of Natural History, celebrating New York and New Jersey's role as a host region for FIFA World Cup 2026.

NYC Arab PostJun 2
Mayor Mamdani Celebrates Eid al-Adha with the Bronx Muslim Community
Community

Mayor Mamdani Celebrates Eid al-Adha with the Bronx Muslim Community

On May 27, 2026, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined the Muslim community in the Bronx to celebrate Eid al-Adha at three locations: Macombs Dam Park, PS 106, and Bronx Park Mosque.

NYC Arab PostMay 30
Mayor Zohran Mamdani Attends Memorial Day Ceremony at the Intrepid Museum
Community

Mayor Zohran Mamdani Attends Memorial Day Ceremony at the Intrepid Museum

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended the Intrepid Museum's Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026, joining New Yorkers in honoring the service and sacrifice of the nation's military members.

NYC Arab PostMay 25
Mayor Mamdani Announces $50 World Cup Tickets for NYC Residents
Sports

Mayor Mamdani Announces $50 World Cup Tickets for NYC Residents

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a lottery program offering 1,000 affordable $50 World Cup 2026 tickets exclusively for New York City residents aged 15 and older.

NYC Arab PostMay 24
Mayor Mamdani Announces Opioid Settlement Funding at Phoenix House
Community

Mayor Mamdani Announces Opioid Settlement Funding at Phoenix House

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced $12 million in opioid settlement funds to expand peer-led substance use recovery services across New York City's five boroughs.

NYC Arab Post StaffMay 9
Mayor Mamdani Declares May as Child Care Educator Appreciation Month in New York City
Community

Mayor Mamdani Declares May as Child Care Educator Appreciation Month in New York City

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announces May as Child Care Educator Appreciation Month, honoring over 10,000 licensed child care programs and the educators who shape the lives of New York City's children.

NYC Arab Post StaffMay 9
Mayor Mamdani and NYCHA Launch 'NYCHA in Your Neighborhood' Forums for Public Housing Residents
Community

Mayor Mamdani and NYCHA Launch 'NYCHA in Your Neighborhood' Forums for Public Housing Residents

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) have launched a new initiative called 'NYCHA in Your Neighborhood' — a series of public forums designed to bring housing authority officials directly to the communities they serve.

NYC Arab PostMay 9
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani Delivers His 100 Days Address
Community

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani Delivers His 100 Days Address

New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani delivered his 100 Days Address on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Knockdown Center in Queens, with special guest Senator Bernie Sanders.

NYC Arab Post StaffApr 12
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani Joins Good Friday Services at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church & National Shrine
Community

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani Joins Good Friday Services at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church & National Shrine

New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani delivered remarks at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church & National Shrine during Good Friday Services on Friday, April 10, 2026, joining clergy, worshippers, and community members for one of the most solemn observances of the Christian faith.

NYC Arab Post StaffApr 10
Mayor Mamdani Delivers Remarks at DOC Recruit Graduation and Honors Service Commitment
Community

Mayor Mamdani Delivers Remarks at DOC Recruit Graduation and Honors Service Commitment

New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani delivered remarks at the Department of Correction's recruit graduation ceremony, marking an important moment for the city's newest correction officers.

NYC Arab Post StaffApr 10
Opinion: Full-Day, Full-Year 2-K Is the Kind of Leadership New York Families Need
Opinion

Opinion: Full-Day, Full-Year 2-K Is the Kind of Leadership New York Families Need

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani's announcement that most 2-K seats will operate on a full-day and full-year schedule beginning this fall is more than an education policy — it is an affordability policy, a workforce policy, and a family stability policy.

NYC Arab Post EditorialApr 9
Honoring a Life of Service: Military Funeral for Major Sorffly Davius in Brooklyn
Community

Honoring a Life of Service: Military Funeral for Major Sorffly Davius in Brooklyn

New York City came together in solemn tribute to honor Major Sorffly Davius, a New York City Police Officer and U.S. Army National Guard officer, during a dignified military funeral held at the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn.

NYC Arab Post StaffApr 8
City Announces $108 Million Investment to Strengthen Street Drainage Network
Community

City Announces $108 Million Investment to Strengthen Street Drainage Network

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and DEP Commissioner Lisa F. Garcia announced a $108 million investment to upgrade and replace more than 6,700 catch basins over the next decade to strengthen the city's street drainage network.

NYC Arab Post StaffMar 31
Mayor Mamdani Announces $50 Million Investment to Rebuild 10 Parks in Underserved Neighborhoods
Community

Mayor Mamdani Announces $50 Million Investment to Rebuild 10 Parks in Underserved Neighborhoods

New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced a $50 million capital investment to reconstruct 10 parks across the five boroughs through the Community Parks Initiative, benefiting more than 116,000 residents in historically underserved neighborhoods.

NYC Arab Post StaffMar 6
Mayor Zohran Mamdani Joins Brooklyn Iftar Gathering During Ramadan
Community

Mayor Zohran Mamdani Joins Brooklyn Iftar Gathering During Ramadan

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attends an Iftar dinner at Sakhi for South Asian Survivors in Brooklyn as he and fellow New Yorkers break the fast during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

NYC Arab PostMar 1
Weeksville Heritage Center Opening
Community

Weeksville Heritage Center Opening

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces the opening of the Weeksville Heritage Center during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the historic site in Brooklyn on Friday, February 27, 2026.

NYC Arab PostFeb 27
Mayor Mamdani Meets With President Donald Trump to Advance Federal Investment in Affordable Housing
Community

Mayor Mamdani Meets With President Donald Trump to Advance Federal Investment in Affordable Housing

NYC Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani met with President Donald Trump to propose a historic $21 billion federal investment in affordable housing at Sunnyside Yard, aiming to build 12,000 new affordable homes and create 30,000 union jobs.

NYC Arab Post Staff / Press ReleaseFeb 26
Rental Ripoff Hearings
Community

Rental Ripoff Hearings

The first "Rental Ripoff Hearings" was held in Downtown Brooklyn on Thursday, February 26, 2026, giving New Yorkers a direct platform to share their housing experiences with city officials.

NYC Arab PostFeb 26
Pre-K Program
Community

Pre-K Program

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joins students in building a snowman to encourage New Yorkers to apply for Pre-K and 3-K programs in Manhattan on Thursday, February 25, 2026.

NYC Arab PostFeb 25
Weather Update Press Conference
Community

Weather Update Press Conference

Mayor Zohran Mamdani holds a press conference to provide weather updates at NYC Emergency Management (NYCEM) Headquarters in Brooklyn on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

NYC Arab PostFeb 24
DSNY Command Center
Community

DSNY Command Center

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani visits the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Command Center in Manhattan to monitor city operations and coordination efforts. Monday, February 23, 2026.

NYC Arab PostFeb 23
Mayor Mamdani Shares Update on Jail Reform and Migrant Shelter Action Plan
Community

Mayor Mamdani Shares Update on Jail Reform and Migrant Shelter Action Plan

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani outlined a comprehensive action plan to reform Rikers Island jail operations and restore the City's shelter system to full compliance following the asylum-seeker humanitarian emergency.

NYC Arab Post StaffFeb 19
Mayor Mamdani Announces Opening of New Upper East Side Early Childhood Education Center
Community

Mayor Mamdani Announces Opening of New Upper East Side Early Childhood Education Center

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the opening of a new 30,000-square-foot early childhood education center at 403 East 65th Street, set to serve families this fall and address the ongoing shortage of childcare seats in the neighborhood.

NYC Arab Post StaffFeb 19
NYC Arab Community Rallies for Immigration Reform at City Hall
Immigration

NYC Arab Community Rallies for Immigration Reform at City Hall

Hundreds gathered at City Hall to advocate for comprehensive immigration reform, highlighting the contributions of Arab Americans to New York City's cultural and economic fabric.

Sarah AhmadFeb 18