N.Y. Today: Mamdani Says He May Still Order Netanyahu’s Arrest

July 19, 2026

Zohran Mamdani wearing a suit and tie and walking on the street while holding a leather folder.

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Mamdani Says He May Still Order Netanyahu’s Arrest

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in an interview with The New York Times that he was in “an active conversation” with New York City’s Law Department on whether he had the authority to arrest the Israeli leader.

By Sally Goldenberg

A crowd of fans behind a barricade, many holding smartphones up to take photos.

The World Cup Hot Spot in the New Jersey Suburbs

A boutique hotel in Montclair, N.J., has been home base for Germany, England, Norway and now Spain. It has also drawn crowds of fans hoping for a glimpse of soccer stars.

By Sarah Maslin Nir

President Trump uses one of his hands to grasp Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s hand, and raises the other to pat it.

Trump and Mamdani to Attend World Cup Final on Sunday

They have no plans to meet, but it is the second time in a month that the two ubiquitous political figures will be at the same signature sporting event.

By Jeffery C. Mays

They Don’t Fight Crime, but They Do Eat Bugs: The Bats of N.Y.C.

Several species of bats have made the city’s patchwork green spaces their homes, much to the surprise of some scientists.

By Lauren Rosenfield and Dave Sanders

A man stands on top of a box truck that is in flooded water.

Thunderstorms, Flooding and Strong Winds Sweep the Northeast

Forecasters warned of winds over 70 miles per hour in New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington.

By Amy Graff

A uniformed woman’s face is seen in the reflection of an ambulance’s rearview mirror.

Some Ambulance Workers Make $18 an Hour. Can Mamdani Get Them a Raise?

Zohran Mamdani has staked his mayoralty on making New York City more affordable for all. Some city employees hope he will start with them.

By Eliza Shapiro and Vincent Alban

A park in Brooklyn brims with green foliage.

Housing or Flood Protection? In Brooklyn, Housing Is Winning.

A towering apartment development has been approved for the waterfront, even though some residents would have preferred parkland.

By Hilary Howard

Affording New York

How a Book Editor and Jazz Musician Lives on $55,000 in West Harlem

Frugality is a family tradition for Ruby Pucillo, but it is one that is difficult to maintain as a 20-something with more than half of her income going to rent.

By Taylor Robinson

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