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Candidate: New York City Mayor

Scott Joyner (I)

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Scott Joyner is an independent candidate running for mayor. A lifelong New Yorker and dedicated public servant, Joyner is committed to putting NYC residents first by prioritizing government transparency, fiscal responsibility, and real solutions for working-class families. His platform includes reforming city agencies for efficiency, expanding trade schools, improving public safety through accountability, and creating economic opportunities through job training and business retention initiatives. Joyner’s bold vision includes a publicly owned NYC cannabis farm, World’s Fair Market and affordable housing for city workers. He offers a grassroots approach and a promise to cut his own salary to prove his commitment.

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Trump says he’d live in Mamdani’s New York after ‘great’ White House meeting, talk on affordability

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Lander, pols return to 26 Federal Plaza after arrest, rail against FBI and ICE signal chat spies

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Nydia Velázquez, 16-term Brooklyn congresswoman, announces retirement

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Mayor-elect Mamdani says it’s ‘not the time’ for Brooklyn Council Member Chi Ossé to primary House Democratic Leader Jeffries

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Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch to remain NYC’s top cop with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani

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Comptroller Brad Lander risks jail time to take federal government to trial over protest arrest at ICE’s Federal Plaza facility

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By Adam Daly
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Opinion

Op-Ed | Expanding these ACS programs will help more young people living in foster care build new lives

By Mayor Eric Adams
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Metropolitan Park casino bid group signs agreement with city days after judge temporarily blocked deal

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Attorney Dalourny Nemorin launches campaign to unseat Ritchie Torres in District 15

By Emily Swanson
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Mamdani transition: Will Albany be a roadblock or a partner in fulfilling Mayor-elect’s affordability agenda?

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Opinion

Editorial | Mr. Mayor-elect: Keep Jessica Tisch as your police commissioner

amNewYork
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Opinion

Op-Ed | Administration accomplishments

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City Government

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By Adam Daly
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Politics

Mamdani transition: Mayor-elect adds de Blasio veteran, elevates close aide to top City Hall posts

By Adam Daly
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Nassau

Blakeman teases Nassau County marketing campaign following Mamdani’s win

By Hannah Resnick
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Brooklyn

City Comptroller Brad Lander confirms to amNY he is ‘seriously considering’ challenging Rep. Dan Goldman

By Ethan Stark-Miller
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Brooklyn

Brooklyn voters propelled Mamdani to victory, embraced progressive Dems in City Council

By Kirstyn Brendlen
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Queens

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By Shane O’Brien
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Mamdani say he has chosen Tisch as his police commissioner – but will she stay?

By Dean Moses
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Politics

2025 ELECTION: Advocates welcome approval of housing reform ballot proposals on election day

By Shane O'Brien

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