Incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani will be sworn into office at midnight on January 1st inside the abandoned old City Hall subway station, signaling a new era for the city. This location was chosen to reflect the transformative ambitions of the new administration, echoing the city’s historical commitment to transit. The private ceremony will be followed by a public swearing-in at City Hall at 1 p.m., which will feature Senator Bernie Sanders, and a car-free block party. This unique event will also serve to close the loop on a social media post Mamdani made following the election, alluding to the new administration’s goals.
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On Tuesday evening, a 36-year-old man, who was of no fixed address, boarded a Hamilton city bus at the MacNab Bus Terminal and drove it away with passengers on board. The man, driving an articulated bus, made stops along the route, allowing passengers to get on and off, with approximately 10 passengers present at any given time. Passengers initially didn’t realize the man wasn’t the driver, even giving him directions and he denied access to someone with an expired bus pass. Police followed the bus, utilizing its GPS, and apprehended the man without incident on West 5th Street, charging him with multiple offenses, and withholding his name due to a potential mental health component.
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Leroy Ramos, a 47-year-old MARTA employee, was fatally shot over a $2.50 fare in Decatur, Georgia. Police arrested two individuals but continue searching for the gunman responsible for this senseless killing. His family and colleagues remember him fondly, highlighting his kind nature and dedication to his family. The Amalgamated Transit Union is advocating for increased safety measures for MARTA drivers, including more police presence and improved driver protection, following this tragic incident.
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John Q. Hosedrinker