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New York Today
July 19, 2025
Zohran Mamdani, wearing a suit and tie, smiles broadly while standing behind a lectern.

Mamdani Wins Backing of Major Health Care Union That Had Endorsed Cuomo

Local 1199, which represents 200,000 health care workers in New York City, rescinded its support of Andrew Cuomo and is now endorsing Zohran Mamdani for mayor.

By Benjamin Oreskes

A woman in a blue suit, white shirt and backpack walks on the street.

Trump-Driven Chaos Comes to U.S. Attorney’s Offices in Waves

In Manhattan, Brooklyn, Albany and Newark, confusion has reigned as prosecutors are fired or walk out, and U.S. attorneys serve in limbo while awaiting confirmation.

By Santul Nerkar and Jonah E. Bromwich

A screenshot of Brittany Commisso, wearing a black dress with her hands folded in her lap, sitting for an interview on CBS.

New York Agrees to Settle Ex-Cuomo Aide’s Harassment Claims for $450,000

The former executive aide, Brittany Commisso, accused Andrew M. Cuomo of groping her when he was governor. The state did not admit wrongdoing.

By Grace Ashford

A diptych featuring Representative Hakeem Jeffries wearing a suit and a tie and standing at a lectern, and Zohran Mamdani wearing a suit without a tie and standing at a lectern.

Mamdani Meets Jeffries in Brooklyn as He Seeks to Expand His Coalition

No endorsement emerged from the meeting between Zohran Mamdani and Representative Hakeem Jeffries, but both said the gathering had been productive.

By Emma G. Fitzsimmons and Lisa Lerer

Natalie White, wearing casual clothing, poses in a chair in front of a desk in a corner office, with colorful basketballs and basketball shoes strewed on the floor and desk.

A W.N.B.A. Star Loves These Sneakers. She Gets Fined for Wearing Them.

When an upstart women’s shoe brand made a sponsorship deal with Courtney Williams, a Minnesota Lynx all-star, it put the hugely popular league in an awkward position.

By David Waldstein

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