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Mamdani’s Budget Cuts Are an Illusion
But New York’s fiscal troubles are very real.
22 hrs ago • John Ketcham

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Madison Square Garden Honored the NYPD. Mamdani Should Follow Suit
Saying thank you is important, but so is showing support for the police through policy action.
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Concrete Evidence (March 30, 2026)
Mar 30 • Robert VerBruggen
The LaGuardia Crash Is a Warning
Those in charge have become complacent—and they’re abusing sturdy, functional systems.
Mar 26 • Nicole Gelinas
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