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Good mayors zone in on the details – just ask Zohran Mamdani

When it comes to curing the ills of a big city such as New York, the devil is in the details. Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s policy of focusing on the mundane promises big dividends.

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Zohran Mamdani, mayor of New York, uses a spade to fill a hole during a news conference with New York Department of Transportation (DOT) workers in New York, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. The New York Department of Transportation (DOT) is working to redesign the "Williamsburg Bridge bump," two inch high steel plates that cover the expansion joints on the bridge's pedestrian and bike path which have caused numerous cyclist crashes, complaints, and lawsuits. Photographer: Adam Gray/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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‘Focus on the fundamentals – that’s what strengthens the quality of life’: Helsinki’s millennial mayor outlines his plan

We meet Daniel Sazonov, Helsinki’s millennial mayor, to discuss his city’s progress and challenges, from maintaining its green image to diplomatic risk management.

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‘Focus on the fundamentals – that’s what strengthens the quality of life’: Helsinki’s millennial mayor outlines his plan

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US mayors have a chance to keep the White House at bay – but they must be more vocal

The eternal internal conflict of the US is often delineated as between the federal government and the states. “States’ rights” regularly serve as a battle cry for the kind of conservatives – including, up…

On the defensive: National Guards outside a federal building during the ‘No Kings’ protest in Los Angeles (Image: Getty)

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Good mayors zone in on the details – just ask Zohran Mamdani

‘Focus on the fundamentals – that’s what strengthens the quality of life’: Helsinki’s millennial mayor outlines his plan

US mayors have a chance to keep the White House at bay – but they must be more vocal

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