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

New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 25, 2026 · 1m

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…