Who is Julie Menin? Jewish, Ivy League, NYC Speaker who could make or break Mamdani’s agenda January 07, 2026 at 12:18AM

New York City ushers in a new political era with Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a progressive socialist. His ambitious agenda, however, hinges on a crucial alliance with City Council Speaker Julie Menin. This dynamic pairing, a blend of activist vision and legislative pragmatism, will be tested on key issues like housing and transit, shaping the city's future but who is Julie Menin?