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NYC Council Presses AI Firms on SafetyTech — 5dNew York City Council members are hearing from major AI companies, whistleblowers and city officials about potential risks including cybersecurity failures, and are weighing legislation to establish safeguards and accountability. Supporters of oversight say the city can help address gaps in federal regulation as AI develops rapidly.

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Pete Davidson Has One Blunt Request for NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani — 5dPete Davidson had a straightforward request for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" — fix the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. According to F… — by Andrew Powell

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Derek Foss I drive it twice a week and the potholes are dangerous. Glad someone famous is finally saying it out loud.

NYC Mayor Appears to Mock Man City Ruling — Sep 26, 2026New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, an Arsenal supporter, appeared to mock rival Manchester City by posting “114” after reports that the club was found guilty of 114 Premier League financial-rule charges. City denies wrongdoing and is expected to appeal; sanctions have not yet been determined.

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Mamdani Administration Appeals Ruling on Second-Home Tax Notices — Sep 30, 2026New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani moved quickly on Tuesday to challenge a judge’s ruling that canceled notices sent to property owners under his administration’s second-home tax p… — by Andrew Powell

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Tom Gallagher Property owners deserve clear rules before getting hit with new bills. This appeal feels rushed and sloppy.

DoorDash agrees to $131.5 million NYC worker pay settlement — Sep 22, 2026DoorDash will pay $131.5 million—New York City's largest worker settlement—to about 260,000 Dashers after saying it "screwed up" on pay.

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Marcus Bell The calculation errors they admitted to sound like they were built into the system. Fines alone won't fix how these apps treat delivery work.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Mamdani Leads Coalition Suit Against Trump Public Charge Rule — Sep 15, 2026New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is leading a coalition of cities and counties in a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s new public charge rule, which expands t… — by Andrew Powell

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Maya Lindstrom The change targets people who rely on benefits long term, which seems fair when legal immigration should favor self-sufficiency over welfare use.

Episcopal Priest Says Jesus Transitioned After ResurrectionLifestyle — Sep 24, 2026Episcopal priest Flourish Klink said in a sermon that God is nonbinary and transgender, and suggested Jesus was assigned male at birth and “transitioned” after the resurrection. The remarks, delivered at a New York City service celebrating transgender joy, drew criticism from conservative Christian commentators, who disputed Klink’s interpretation of scripture.