Weekly News Roundup – May 26th, 2026

Mamdani’s Housing Plan To Overhaul How City Responds to Tenants’ Heat Complaints, Other Code Violations - City Limits

UES Reps Give A New Speed Limit The Green Light - Patch

New Taxi and Limousine commissioner looks to drivers to set agenda - NY1

Amtrak and federal officials announce developer for Penn Station transformation - NY1

New York won’t tackle e-bike registration this year - Gothamist

Here’s how NYC plans to keep more information away from ICE - City & State

NYC promises new scorecards and more efficient routes for dysfunctional school bus system - Chalkbeat New York

NYC preschool offers flat despite Mamdani push to expand enrollment - Chalkbeat New York

Council plans revised school buffer zone bill after mayoral veto - NY1

Albany budget deal gives Mamdani 2-year mayoral control extension, boosts funding for needy students - Chalkbeat New York

Mamdani launches NYC elementary school math curriculum overhaul, following in Adams’ footsteps - Chalkbeat New York

NYC after-school contract shakeup sparks fury after beloved, long-term providers are ousted - Chalkbeat New York

Hotel Management and Union Ratify New Hotel Workers Agreement - Our Town

Voting early and by mail: What you need to know - NY1

Budget voting starts, but the state’s not at the finish line yet - City & State

Here’s what’s in the FY 27 New York state budget - City & State

New Yorkers max out World Cup ticket lottery within 3 minutes on first day - Gothamist