Problem: Democratic socialist Zoran Mamdani wins the 2025 New York mayoral election.
Voters supporting Zoran Mamdani may soon feel the impact of his financially demanding progressive agenda. We now have a charismatic mayor who appears to be anti-Semitic, anti-police, and anti-business, with no real experience managing this city. It’s hard to imagine him getting any kind of support from the Trump administration.
This marks a troubling moment in New York’s history.
Congratulations to New York City—your choice seems to have been a Jewish hater, a racist, and an anti-American communist.
Well, I guess you get what you ask for. Personally, I plan to find solace in the tranquil countryside of Pennsylvania, away from this chaos, and perhaps spend some time in Israel. Maybe I’ll even send a postcard to Zoran from Jerusalem.
I think it’s important to recognize that over the centuries, New York City has served as a symbol of hope for countless immigrants who have come to America from various parts of the globe.
This makes Zoran Mamdani’s victory speech quite significant.
It’s true that this election wasn’t a strong mandate for Mamdani. He barely got around 50% of the votes in a city where a large majority are registered Democrats. Yet, considering his public statements against Zionism, many fear this might embolden anti-Semitic movements against Jews in the city.
If he truly wants to represent all New Yorkers, it’s crucial for Mamdani to take a firm stance against any threats or violent protests. His assurances to the Jewish community could very well just be lip service unless he backs them up with actual actions.
I’m not a political analyst by any means—I held the position of East Hampton’s Republican Party chairman for nine years, and my father even ran for governor in ‘78. But I believe Mamdani’s win might catch some off guard. Interestingly, the New York Post’s strategy of criticizing him backfired, giving him a lot of publicity for free.
For any first-time voters out there, take note: if a candidate’s face is everywhere, that’s often a sign come Election Day.
Mayor Adams, you will be missed. Thank you for your service, and may you be blessed.
Perhaps one of the more significant messages from this election is aimed at congressional Republicans: “Don’t just roll over for a president who seems ineffective and is stirring up unrest.”
A lot of New York voters seemed to buy into this idea of everything being “free.” Elections have consequences, and this city will soon see what those consequences look like.
Having spent nearly seven decades in New York, I doubt I’ll ever return.
Fifty years ago, when President Ford turned down New York’s request for a federal bailout, it sparked the well-known headline “Ford to the City: Drop Dead.” The city managed to rise from that financial crisis and reclaim its status as a global leader. Here’s hoping that Mr. Mamdani’s term won’t lead to another scenario requiring federal intervention from a less sympathetic administration.
Interested in considering today’s story? Send your thoughts (including your full name and city of residence) to letters@nypost.com. Letters may be edited for clarity, length, accuracy, and style.
