Zohran Mamdani Ushers in ‘New Era’ as Mayor of New York City
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the 112th mayor of New York City early Thursday, becoming the first Muslim, first South Asian, and first African-born individual to hold the office. ...
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Mamdani’s New Appointee To Oversee Hiring Resigns One Day Later Over Antisemitic Tweets
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s newly appointed Director of Appointments resigned Thursday after old antisemitic posts on social media resurfaced, raising questions about the vetting process for top positions ...
Trump Says He Will Be Cheering for Mamdani as NYC Mayor
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday in a meeting that defied expectations of confrontation. The 45-minute closed-door session focused ...
Former Eric Adams Aide Sentenced to Probation Amid Mayor’s Dismissed Campaign Case
Mohamed Bahi, a former aide to outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams who served as a liaison to the city’s Muslim communities, was sentenced Tuesday to three years of ...
Sam Pirozzolo Leads Renewed Secession Campaign on Staten Island
Assemblymember Sam Pirozzolo, a Republican, has launched a campaign advocating for Staten Island to explore independence from New York City, citing long-standing grievances over representation, infrastructure, and city policies. On ...
After Taunting Trump, Mamdani Begins Contingency Planning for Federal Enforcement in NYC
On election night, Zohran Mamdani directly challenged President Donald Trump during his victory speech, stating, “I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up.” The ...
Governor Hochul Says Mamdani’s Fare-Free Bus Plan Is Not Possible
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has confirmed that Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s campaign promise of fare-free buses in New York City is not possible. Hochul emphasized the financial constraints involved in ...
Exit Polls Show Transplants and First-Time Voters Paved Mamdani’s Election Victory
Zohran Mamdani’s win in the 2025 New York City mayoral race was primarily shaped by voters who had recently moved to the city, according to exit polls. The results illustrate ...
Mamdani’s Victory Speech Shows Sharp Character Switch
Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, drew attention for both his victory and the strikingly different tone of his speech, sparking discussion among political observers. The ...
