Mayor Mamdani Back, Lawsuits and Park Fixes | New York City News

Mayor Zohran Mamdani returns from a family trip to face two new lawsuits over his city-run grocery store plan, as business owners claim it unfairly disadvantages minority-owned shops — but he stands firm, citing successful existing subsidized markets and confidence in the initiative’s legality. While he was away, City Council debated a luxury home tax with his absence sparking frustration, though he explained sending a senior rep wasn’t legally advisable. He also defended allies under fire, including a DSA leader accused of hiding a million-dollar home, saying commitment to an equitable NYC matters more than past jobs. And before all that, he unveiled the “Renew Crew” — 24 skilled workers rolling across all five boroughs this spring to fix parks, from rusted swings to chipped benches. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a9afa28c8443ada4