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Mamdani’s inauguration moved across faiths, food and neighborhoods — reflecting a city that belongs to all

Weather below freezing has never stopped New Yorkers before, and on the first day of 2026, thousands withstood frigid temperatures to watch Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration, hours after he had been sworn in as mayor in a private ceremony at midnight.  Here are several takeaways from the event:  Political block party or chaotic music festival The…

MetroCard deadline explained: What Dec. 31 means for riders

Don’t toss your MetroCards just yet. They’ll still work through 2026 IF they’re not expired and you refill them before the end of the year. Dec. 31 is the final day you can buy or refill one.  Accessing an MTA vending machine before the deadline may feel like a scavenger hunt. The MTA does not…

Mayor Mamdani’s first 100 days: where to eat, who to meet and what dumplings to pack

The city’s mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, is being sworn in on Jan. 1. New York State Attorney General Letitia James will formally do the honors at midnight, when his term officially starts. Meanwhile, Sen. Bernie Sanders, one of Mamdani’s most prominent progressive supporters, will oversee the celebration later that day, Spectrum News NY1 reports.  And with…

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