What does NYC's Mayor control? Here's which powers the office holds

Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa are vying to become NYC mayor, the chief executive of one of the biggest and most complicated cities in the world.
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Mayor Eric Adams Pledges 5,000 More Officers to Bolster NYPD by 2029, Cites Public Safety as Key to NYC Prosperity

Mayor Adams plans to increase NYPD by 5,000 officers by 2029, investing up to $315.8 million, starting with 300 in 2026 and reaching 5,000 annually by 2028.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams could prevent Zohran Mamdani from freezing rents

Mamdani says he wants to freeze rents in rent-stabilized apartments. Current Mayor Eric Adams could stack the deck to stop ...
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Mayor Eric Adams Rallies Private Support as SNAP Funds Dry Up in NYC to Help Prevent a Hunger Crisis

Mayor Adams launches initiatives with private partners to support New Yorkers affected by SNAP benefit disruptions due to a federal shutdown.

Curtis Sliwa doesn't hold back on his thoughts for New York City as he vies for mayor's office

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican nominee for New York City's mayoral election, opens up about crime, his opponents and his 14 cats with Linsey Davis.

House Republicans exploring ways to prevent Mamdani from being sworn in as NYC mayor if he wins on Election Day

House Republicans are exploring ways to prevent Zohran Mamdani from ever being sworn in as mayor even if he prevails in Tuesday’s election by using the Constitution’s ...