The idea has generated buzz since Zohran Mamdani won the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, but there are few successful examples to draw from, experts say.

Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old who soared to the lead in the New York City mayoral Democratic primary, describes himself as a democratic socialist. But some politicians and social media posts falsely ...

A phrase Zohran Mamdani used in 2021 made the rounds in media reports and social media after the 33-year-old won the Democratic primary in the New York City mayoral race. A self-described democratic ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced earlier this month that both City University of New York and State University of New York schools ...

For decades, New York politics was defined by party machines, yes, but also a hyper-engaged voting public. Now, with the end of both, a candidate’s starpower is all that counts.

The City College of New York is the flagship and founding institution within the City University of New York system. CCNY offers more than 115 majors across eight schools and divisions, with ...

Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old who soared to the lead in the New York City mayoral Democratic primary, describes himself as ...

In 2015, the City University of New York (CUNY) launched a new program— Accelerate, Complete, and Engage (ACE)—aimed at improving college graduation rates. A randomized-control evaluation of the ...

June 30, 2025 — Empire AI, the New York State-based research consortium that is advancing artificial intelligence for the public good, will receive $40 million for its supercomputing center at the ...

In Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, the borough’s most popular green space, volunteers learn the difference between English Ivy and ...

Manhattanhenge Is Back Again: When, Where and How to Watch It’s your last chance this year to catch New York City’s best sunset, if the weather cooperates.