New York City stories

Jul 22, 2026

Zohran Mamdani appoints Lina Khan to lead NYC Economic Development Corporation

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani named former FTC Chair Lina Khan as board chair of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, a surprise appointment that puts a prominent antimonopoly advocate in a key economic development role.

Jul 22, 2026·3 sources

Zohran Mamdani concedes NYC cannot arrest Benjamin Netanyahu

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani acknowledged the city lacks legal authority to enforce an ICC arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but called on federal officials to do so, drawing fierce criticism from conservatives.

Jul 22, 2026·6 sources

Jun 24, 2026

Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams' Chief of Staff Frank Carone Charged in Federal Bribery Case

Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn charged Frank Carone, former chief of staff to Mayor Eric Adams, along with his brother and two others in connection with an alleged bribery scheme.

Jun 24, 2026·1 source

Top claims

▪The New York City Economic Development Corporation is a nonprofit that serves as the city's official economic development agency.
▪As Federal Trade Commission chair under the Biden administration, Lina Khan used U.S. antitrust law to challenge mergers and boost competition.
▪Anthony Shorris, a partner at McKinsey & Company, was named president and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation.