Also known as: Mayor Zohran Mamdani · New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani · Mayor Mamdani
NYC Mayor who pledged to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu over ICC warrant, later walked back arrest threat citing lack of legal authority.
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Joy Online
… New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani wrote on X: “The people united will never be defeated!” California Governor Gavin Newsom’s media office released a statement, saying he is “proud to stand with Brazil and partners around the world who share our commitment to defending democracy, …
World reacts to Lula’s victory in Brazil’s presidential electionJoy Online
… New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who called what happened “unconscionable and incredibly serious”, said ICE agents surrounded Belgal’s car before opening fire. …
US immigration officials defend ICE agents who shot man in same car as childJoy Online
… New York mayor Zohran Mamdani said it was an “unconscionable and incredibly serious situation”. …
ICE agent shoots man in New York CityJoy Online
… near the shore, including roads underwater and impacts to homes and businesses.” In New York, officials are warning of wind gusts of up to 55mph (86km/h) throughout the weekend, leading to downed trees and power lines. “Don’t travel if you don’t have to,” NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani …
Nor’easter brings flooding as New York and New Jersey declare emergencyJoy Online
… The president did later appear on television following a meeting with the Mayor of New York Zohran Mamdani. …
Major US outlets suspend shared Trump coverage in protest at media banJoy Online
… Asbestos was found “nearly everywhere” tested near Ground Zero, where the World Trade Center towers collapsed in 2001, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said. …
New Yorkers were ‘lied’ to about toxic air after 9/11 attacks, says MamdaniJoy Online
… All three people were taken to hospital, where the female victim and the suspect were later pronounced dead, Mayor Zohran Mamdani told a news conference. …
Woman killed in Times Square stabbing, suspect shot dead by policeJoy Online
… But he is still taking lessons from party colleagues who are democratic socialists, especially New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, whose social media prowess and focus on affordability helped propel him to victory last year. …
Michigan Democrats locked in tight battle to earn Senate nomination in crucial seatJoy Online
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he planned to attend the UN General Assembly in New York City this autumn, despite the city’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, making threats to arrest him. …
Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ after arrest threatJoy Online
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who previously pledged to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he visited the city, now says he does not have the “authority” to do so. …
Mamdani backs off pledge to arrest Netanyahu citing lack of authorityBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth nonconsecutive term, defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a runoff. Bolsonaro has called for the vote to be annulled over a two-hour voting extension granted by the Supreme Court, despite both candidates having requested additional voting time.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth nonconsecutive term, defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a runoff. Bolsonaro has called for the vote to be annulled over a two-hour voting extension granted by the Supreme Court, despite both candidates having requested additional voting time.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
US immigration officials defended ICE agents who shot and wounded a man in his car in New York while his five-year-old son was in the back seat. DHS chief Markwayne Mullin said officers opened fire while attempting to arrest the man, Oscar Belgal, who has a criminal history, and argued the man had put his child in danger by having him in the vehicle.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot a man in the Bronx during a targeted enforcement operation to arrest a criminal illegal alien; the man was alive and hospitalized, and early reports indicate agents surrounded him and a five-year-old child in his car before firing multiple rounds, with the child reportedly unharmed.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A powerful nor'easter is bringing dangerous coastal flooding, heavy rainfall, strong winds, and power cuts to the northeastern US, with states of emergency declared in New York and New Jersey. More than 100,000 households have lost electricity, over 2,400 flights delayed, and at least one death reported.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Major US television networks suspended pooled coverage of President Donald Trump after CNN, Politico, and MS NOW were barred from the White House. The banned outlets said they would sue to defend the principle that the government does not decide what the press reports, and other outlets including the New York Times and Washington Post declined to share coverage of pooled events.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Newly released files show toxic air quality was recorded in Manhattan soon after the 9/11 attacks even as officials downplayed health risks to the public, with asbestos found "nearly everywhere" tested near Ground Zero. According to US health officials, illnesses related to the dust and smoke from the towers' collapse have claimed more lives than the nearly 3,000 who died in the attacks.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A woman was killed and a man injured in an unprovoked stabbing attack in Times Square, New York on Monday; the suspect, a woman armed with two knives, was shot dead by police.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Two Michigan Democrats are in a tight battle for the party's Senate nomination in a seat the party views as pivotal to retaking the upper chamber in November's midterms. Left-wing insurgent Abdul El-Sayed is slightly ahead of establishment-backed congresswoman Haley Stevens with more than 90% of votes counted, with the primary underscoring party divisions over ties to Israel and grassroots frustration with Washington.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he planned to attend the UN General Assembly in New York City this autumn despite NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's threat to arrest him based on an ICC warrant. Netanyahu told Fox News he was "not concerned" about the threat and accused Mamdani of "fomenting hate," while the mayor has since walked back the arrest threat, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to do so.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who had pledged to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he visited, now says he lacks the legal authority to do so. He has instead called on the US federal government to join the ICC and enforce its arrest warrant for the Israeli Prime Minister over alleged war crimes.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Extreme heat forced the temporary closure of the Great American State Fair on Washington, DC's National Mall as more than 165 million people experienced record temperatures along the US East Coast and Midwest on Friday. The event organiser prioritised guest safety and said the fair would reopen at 17:00 local time when conditions improve.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A dangerous heatwave affecting 25 million people across central and eastern US is bringing record temperatures to cities including New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC, with some areas experiencing their highest heat in decades as the Fourth of July holiday weekend begins.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada generates "more than enough" income that could make the tournament affordable without high ticket and transport prices for supporters. Fifa stands to earn nearly $9bn from the tournament, more than the Paris 2024 Olympics, yet first-round game tickets range from $350 to $5,000 and transport costs to matches remain elevated despite some fare reductions.
26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Manuel Koranteng writes that Ghana's workplaces only excuse absences for total immobility, citing an incident where an MP publicly berated an MCE for attending his wife's emergency surgery instead of a parliamentary hearing, despite the MCE having delegated his responsibilities.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94–90 in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals, ending a championship drought spanning more than five decades. The victory sparked celebrations across New York City, though isolated violent incidents involving fans were reported.
15 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in the fifth game of the best-of-seven NBA Finals series to clinch the championship for the first time in over 50 years, sparking celebrations across New York City.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA reversed its decision to bar refillable water bottles from World Cup stadiums in the US and Canada following criticism from fan organisations and politicians. Under the new policy, spectators can bring one factory-sealed disposable plastic bottle up to 20 ounces into matches, though hard-sided reusable containers remain prohibited.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Five people were injured in a stabbing at Penn Station in New York City around 19:00 EST, with one suffering serious injury and two moderate injuries. Law enforcement described the attack as a random act of violence; the suspect was arrested by Amtrak police.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Five people were injured in a stabbing at New York City's Penn Station around 19:00 EST, with one suffering serious injury and two moderate injuries. Law enforcement described the incident as a random act of violence; the suspect was apprehended by Amtrak police.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →