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Julie Menin Aims for Unity as NYC Council Speaker

1/3/2026

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Upper East Side Councilwoman Julie Menin is poised to be elected NYC Council speaker.
As a moderate Democrat, she aims to bridge divides with pro-Palestine Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
She plans to focus on affordable housing and universal childcare.
She emphasizes unity in a divided city and supports protections against hate.
She backs community safety and supports faster bus service, closing Rikers Island, while maintaining a commitment to small businesses.

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Upper East Side Councilwoman Julie Menin is poised to be elected NYC Council speaker.
As a moderate Democrat, she aims to bridge divides with pro-Palestine Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
She plans to focus on affordable housing and universal childcare.
She emphasizes unity in a divided city and supports protections against hate.
She backs community safety and supports faster bus service, closing Rikers Island, while maintaining a commitment to small businesses.