Mamdani, Matt Damon, the Knicks and the People Who Rule NYC
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- New York City, with 8.5 million residents in 300 square miles, remains the most populous city in the U.S. and a cultural hub home to iconic institutions like Broadway, Wall Street, and major media outlets.
- Variety’s 2026 New York Legends Power List highlights influential figures across film, television, music, media, sports, politics, and comedy who reside primarily in New York.
- Notable inclusions range from Mayor Zohran Mamdani and actors Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway to the Fox News leadership and the New York Knicks organization.
- Eligibility for the list requires principal residence in New York and a significant cultural impact, explicitly excluding figures like Donald Trump.
- Marking 25 years since 9/11, the list underscores New York’s resurgence and enduring influence on national and global culture.
