Julie Menin

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Leading public opponent of the exhibit; welcomed its cancellation

The Metropolitan Museum of Art canceled its planned 2027 Met Gala exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano. The museum announced the retrospective on July 31, then reversed course on August 31 after weeks of criticism from Jewish community leaders and New York City officials.

Updated 14 hours ago

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Elected Speaker January 7, 2026

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democratic Socialist, became New York City's mayor on January 1, 2026—the city's first Muslim and South Asian mayor, and its youngest. His swearing-in at midnight beneath City Hall included two Qurans, and within hours he signed executive orders targeting landlords and accelerating housing construction.

Updated May 19