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Elizabeth Kim is a reporter on the People and Power desk who covers mayoral power. She previously covered the pandemic, housing, redevelopment and public spaces. A native of Queens, she speaks fluent Mandarin. Got a tip? Email [email protected]
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Kathy Hochul re-elected New York governor, defeats Bruce Blakeman
The Democratic governor won her second full term, easily defeating Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
By
Jon Campbell
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Elizabeth Kim
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Walter Wuthmann
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Mamdani says he's 'confident' NYC will collect $500 million with pied-à-terre tax
The city’s Department of Finance granted more than 8,800 of the roughly 11,000 exemption applications.
By
Elizabeth Kim
and
David Brand
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Mamdani extends NYC racial equity leader's term after Council pushes back on replacement
Linda Tigani, the current chair of the Commission on Racial Equity, is expected to stay on in the role through July 2027.
By
Elizabeth Kim
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Pressure grows on Mamdani to reform admissions to NYC specialized high schools
A former top-school official will join councilmembers and other prominent educators at an event focused on specialized high schools.
By
Elizabeth Kim
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NYC Council to grill Mamdani officials on collapsed Hunts Point Produce Market deal
Council Speaker Julie Menin called the $650 million plan "mission critical."
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Elizabeth Kim
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The divide among Mamdani allies over reforming the NYPD
The dispute raises questions about who will have Mamdani’s ear as he faces pressure to deliver on campaign promises to reform the world’s largest police force.
By
Elizabeth Kim
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NYC school integration debate exposes tensions between Black parents and Mamdani
Some see a blind spot when it comes to the representation of Black New Yorkers in Mamdani's administration and agenda.
By
Elizabeth Kim
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NYPD identifies Bronx man, 26, killed in Midtown subway shooting
Police are still searching for the gunman, who fled the station Saturday afternoon.
By
Ryan Kost
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Elizabeth Kim
and
Phil Corso
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DSA to Mamdani: Fire NYPD commissioner if ICE doesn't leave NYC
The DSA's NYC chapter accused the NYPD of collaborating with ICE and demanded Mayor Mamdani hold Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch responsible.
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Elizabeth Kim
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Brigid Bergin
and
Ben Feuerherd
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Mamdani faces pressure to forge ahead with plan to fix polluting South Bronx market
“We cannot let this fail,” Comptroller Mark Levine said of the Hunts Point Produce Market plan.
By
Elizabeth Kim
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Fare hike for NYC Ferry going into effect next month
Starting Oct. 19, the price of a ticket will increase from $4.50 to $5 for a single ride.
By
Elizabeth Kim
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani finally gets his federal security clearance
The mayor’s clearance comes about a week after his meeting with President Trump.
By
Elizabeth Kim
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