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Early Addition: Mayor Mamdani's face maybe shouldn't be all over LinkNYC kiosks
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Published Jan 21, 2026
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Good Wednesday morning in New York, where it's unclear whether we're going to raise taxes on the rich.
Here's what else is happening:
- New York City has failed to claim tens of millions of dollars in state funding meant to pay for public defenders, according to a new report.
- New York City residents have failed to spend $55 million worth of gift cards, according to a different report.
- Can you spend a gift card if you're otherwise honoring "No Buy January?"
- The pre-K enrollment ads featuring Mayor Mamdani that are running on LinkNYC kiosks all over town might be violating the spirit of the law against putting the mayor's face in PSAs.
- Ms. Rachel is still speaking out on behalf of Palestinian children.
- The Knicks are going through it.
- Save the axolotls.
- And finally, warned:
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