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New York City
MediaBias News has published 12 stories involving New York City, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · United StatesCities Sue Trump Administration Over New Public Charge Rule
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and a coalition of Democratic-led cities and states have filed a lawsuit challenging a new Trump administration rule. The rule would allow immigration officials to deny green cards and visas to immigrants who use public benefits.
United States2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesMahmoud Khalil sues Columbia University over alleged harassment and retaliation
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil has filed a lawsuit against Columbia University, alleging the institution failed to protect him and other pro-Palestinian students from harassment and retaliated against them. The suit claims the university's actions led to doxing and Khalil's detention by immigration agents.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesOcasio-Cortez and Mamdani Seen Laughing at 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani were seen laughing during the 25th anniversary commemoration of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Video of the moment, which occurred while victims' names were being read aloud, circulated online and drew criticism.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 68
Politics · United StatesNetanyahu to visit UN amid New York mayor's arrest call
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled for a 24-hour visit to New York in late September to address the UN General Assembly. The trip follows calls for his arrest by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who cited an ICC warrant.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · United States9/11 families ask NYC Mayor Mamdani to skip memorial
Families of victims of the 9/11 attacks are calling for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to not attend the 25th anniversary memorial ceremony at Ground Zero. A petition to ban him has gathered over 98,000 signatures, and families plan to ignore him if he attends.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesStephanie Benshimol confronts New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani over antisemitism in Borough Park
Stephanie Benshimol, a Jewish activist and granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, confronted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Eichler’s Judaica store in Borough Park on 2 September 2026. She accused Mamdani of failing to address rising antisemitism in the city, citing NYPD data showing a 9.4% increase in hate crimes, with 56.9% targeting Jewish people. Benshimol was removed from the store by staff.
United States4 min readTrust 45 · Craft 55 · Hype 50- Politics · United States
Mayor Mamdani look-alike contest draws hundreds in New York
Hundreds gathered near New York City's Washington Square Park for a Mayor Zohran Mamdani look-alike contest. Amadeo Fusca won the $100 prize. Police asked attendees to move outside the park due to permit issues.
United States2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 15 
Politics · United StatesAppellate judge allows NYC pied-à-terre tax rollout to continue during lawsuit
A New York appellate judge lifted a temporary restraining order, allowing New York City to proceed with its pied-à-terre tax rollout while a lawsuit from homeowners challenging the process continues. The tax, championed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has drawn opposition from President Donald Trump and legal scrutiny over its implementation.
United States4 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesNew York Mayor Zohran Mamdani meets rabbis amid antisemitism concerns
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani met privately with 10 rabbis to discuss antisemitism and his rhetoric on Israel. Jewish leaders expressed concerns about his language, while Mamdani’s office called the meeting productive. A poll found 66% of Jewish New Yorkers disapprove of him.
United States5 min readTrust 65 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Politics · United StatesElon Musk calls New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani a 'thief and liar' over city-owned grocery plan
Elon Musk responded to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan for publicly owned grocery stores by calling him a 'thief and liar' on X. The exchange followed a video posted by tech investor Jason Calacanis, who criticised the proposal as government overreach. Musk claimed AI and robots would soon make such schemes irrelevant.
United States4 min readTrust 45 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
Politics · United StatesNew York Mayor Proposes Surtax on Owners of Multiple Homes
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed a surtax on owners of multiple homes, publishing a list of nearly one million property owners and warning 17,000 they could face annual levies of $40,000 to $350,000 if they cannot prove full-time occupancy. The policy aims to redistribute housing, American Greatness reported.
United States4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65- Politics · United States
New York mayor rejects conservative claim grocery stores prove need for voter ID
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani denied claims by conservative leaders that his planned low-price grocery stores would require ID, calling the allegations 'insane'. The dispute centres on whether Democrats’ opposition to voter ID laws is inconsistent with the city’s grocery plan, which officials say will not require identification.
United States4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 65 · Hype 55
