Mamdani to appoint antitrust crusader Lina Khan as chair of NYC economic development agency
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"Mamdani to appoint antitrust crusader Lina Khan as chair of NYC economic development agency" is generating significant coverage in the Business category, with 7 articles from 6 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
Outlets currently covering the story include The New York Times, WSJ, Commercial Observer and Business Insider. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.
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Coverage (7)
- With 2 Hires, Mamdani Blends Economic Development With Economic Justice The New York Times · 18h ago
- In Surprise Move, Mamdani Names Lina Khan to Development Post WSJ · 18h ago
- Mamdani Expected to Name Government Vet Anthony Shorris to Lead EDC Commercial Observer · 18h ago
- Mamdani throws business leaders a curveball: Tapping antitrust crusader Lina Khan Business Insider · 18h ago
- Mamdani Eyes a McKinsey Partner to Lead Economic Development Team The New York Times · 18h ago
- Mamdani taps Lina Khan and Tony Shorris for key New York economic posts The Guardian · 18h ago
- Mamdani to appoint antitrust crusader Lina Khan as chair of NYC economic development agency Gothamist · 18h ago
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