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NYC NOW is a feed of the most up-to-date local news from across New York City and the region. With three updates a day, every weekday, you'll get breaking news, top headlines, and in-depth coverage. It’s all the news you need to know right now to make New York work for you.
Evening Roundup: Zohran Mamdani Appoints Top Deputies, Elizabeth Street Garden in Limbo and The Meaning Behind the Mayor Elect’s Music
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Evening Roundup: Zohran Mamdani Appoints Top Deputies, Elizabeth Street Garden in Limbo and The Meaning Behind the Mayor Elect’s Music
New York City Mayor elect Zohran Mamdani has named his top deputies, including former de Blasio official Dean Fuleihan as first deputy mayor and longtime aide Elle Bisgaard Church as chief of staff. Meanwhile, the fate of Little Italy’s Elizabeth Street Garden remains uncertain as Mamdani signals plans to revive an affordable housing project there. Plus, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal looks at how moments from Mamdani’s victory speech, including his choice of a Bollywood anthem, reflect his South Asian heritage and message of unapologetic identity.
NYC NOW
NYC NOW is a feed of the most up-to-date local news from across New York City and the region. With three updates a day, every weekday, you'll get breaking news, top headlines, and in-depth coverage. It’s all the news you need to know right now to make New York work for you.