New York City Hijab Day Post Sparks Political Debate

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

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New York City officials faced public debate after a social media post linked to World Hijab Day was shared by the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs. The message prompted criticism online and drew a response from political figures, including Zohran Mamdani, who said he would speak out amid the

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Zohran Mamdani Sworn In as New York City Mayor

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the new mayor of New York City just after midnight on January 1, 2026. The oath taking ceremony was held at the decommissioned Old City Hall subway station beneath City Hall Park in Manhattan. The location was chosen for its historical significance and its link to the city’s public […]

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NYC Could Turn “Like Mumbai,” Billionaire Warns

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2025

Billionaire real-estate investor Barry Sternlicht said he is considering relocating his firm from New York City because he fears the city may “turn into Mumbai” under the newly-elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Sternlicht, who is chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group and holds commercial and residential properties in the city, criticised Mamdani’s platform of rent […]

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Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Election in Landmark Victory

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old Democratic state assembly member, was elected the 111th mayor of New York City on November 4, 2025. He defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo (running as an independent) and Republican Curtis Sliwa, securing over 50 % of the vote to become the city’s first Muslim mayor and youngest mayor in more than […]