A Town Center Hiding in Plain Sight

How Open Streets Rebuild Civic Life in New York City

Jan 3 • The Civic Pulse

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August 2025

Meet the Voters Who Helped Elect Zohran Mamdani

In this episode, we hear from two New Yorkers who represent the heart of Zohran Mamdani’s winning coalition.

Aug 1, 2025 • The Civic Pulse

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July 2025

South Asian Voters, Youth Turnout, and Bronx Apathy: How Zohran Mamdani Won the NYC Democratic Primary

Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the Democratic primary for mayor marked a major political upset, powered by increased turnout among younger, immigrant, and…

Jul 24, 2025 • The Civic Pulse

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Q&A: NYC’s Charter Revision Could Reshape Housing and Democracy

With housing costs hitting record highs and voter turnout stagnant, New York City officials are considering new ways to help locals have more say in…

Jul 10, 2025 • The Civic Pulse

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Zohran Mamdani's Success Campaigning on Groceries Underscores Handwringing Over Rising Food Costs

New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani secured the mayoral nomination in last week's Democratic primary election—a sign local voters connected with his…

Jul 3, 2025 • The Civic Pulse

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June 2025

After the Victory: The Hard Part Begins

Zohran Mamdani’s stunning win is only the beginning. Soon may come the challenge of governing.

Jun 27, 2025 • The Civic Pulse

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City Council? Never Heard of Her.

As early voting begins, Queens voters share concerns about public safety, housing, and why local candidates feel out of reach.

Jun 17, 2025 • The Civic Pulse

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May 2025

NYC Charter Reform 2025: What's at Stake for Housing and Democracy

How NYC’s Local Constitution Is Quietly Shaping Your Future

May 31, 2025 • The Civic Pulse

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Which Democrats Are Running for New York City Mayor in 2025? Here's the Tl;dr.

On June 24, New York City voters will flock to the polls for the 2025 Mayoral Primary Election.

May 21, 2025 • The Civic Pulse

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What's the Pulse: New Yorkers Talk Quality of Life Issues in the City, Upcoming Mayoral Election

Rising housing and food costs are top of mind for voters. Yet, the New York City Mayoral Election—and its implications for Gotham's cost-of-living…

May 9, 2025 • The Civic Pulse

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Bureaucracy Killed a Bronx Busway… and Other Reasons Why We Created Civic Pulse.

A never-realized 2019 proposal to build a busway in the Bronx is the perfect allegory for everything that's wrong with New York City politics—and what…

May 7, 2025 • The Civic Pulse

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