How the landlord of NYC Mayor Mamdani raised the rent on his former apartment by 35% – and others might do the same

Rising Rent Tactics in Queens In a striking move, Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s former landlord bumped up the rent for his previously rent-stabilized Queens apartment by 35%. This situation highlights a common maneuver that frustrated property managers might employ to navigate around the city’s recent rent freeze. Last week, New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board decided […]
Mamdani and NYC Council agree on a significant $125 billion budget deal

New York City Mayor Finalizes Budget Deal On Tuesday morning, Mayor Zoran Mamdani and City Council President Julie Menin reached a last-minute agreement regarding the city’s hefty budget for the upcoming year, which is approximately $125 billion. Interestingly, this deal does not involve increasing the workforce of the NYPD. Negotiations for the fiscal year 2027 […]
Dave Portnoy expresses his desire to challenge ‘clown politicians’ such as NYC Mayor Mamdani.

Dave Portnoy Considering Political Run Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy is contemplating a run for office, driven by his disappointment with New York City’s current leadership. He expressed a desire to challenge Mayor Zoran Mamdani, saying, “I would love to run against him. If I were to run, it would be here.” During an appearance […]
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council unable to reach agreement on NYC budget

There seems to be no assurance of a budget deal. Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s attempts to swiftly finalize a proposed $124.7 billion budget with the City Council have hit a snag, largely due to a contentious housing voucher program. The city faces a midnight deadline on Tuesday to pass the budget, but if they don’t meet […]
Mamdani acknowledges that strong anti-Israel sentiment benefited his radical NYC House candidates in their success.

Mayor Zoran Mamdani acknowledged that his election was largely driven by his campaign advocating for the Palestinian cause and opposing Israel. He emphasized his stance against Israel being recognized solely as a Jewish state. At 34, Mamdani believes this marks a pivotal moment for the Democratic Party, where many members are starting to take a […]
Zohran Mamdani drives a socialist movement pushing the Democratic Party to the left

In American politics, the term socialism has often been viewed negatively, largely due to its association with a challenged capitalist system. It’s a word that evokes an ideology about wealth distribution in stark contrast to cutthroat competition. However, one could argue that the United States already employs a mixed economic approach. We have government-managed retirement […]
Mamdani believes a democratic socialist can win election in any part of the US.

New York City Mayor Defends Socialism and Candidates’ Wins In an interview on ABC News, New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani defended the viability of democratic socialism, following a significant victory for his favored candidates in the New York Democratic primary. This has intensified ideological debates within the party in the lead-up to the November […]
Video: NY Mayor Mamdani Dives Fully Dressed into Community Pool

Mayor Mamdani Celebrates Pool Program Amid Political Tensions During a recent event in East Harlem, New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani took a leap into the Thomas Jefferson Pool, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the city’s outdoor pool program. However, this joyful occasion quickly became entangled in the murky waters of political controversy following the […]
Mamdani stays silent on his stance regarding prisons while welcoming Darializa Avila Chevalier.

On Sunday, Mayor Zoran Mamdani avoided confirming his stance on the existence of prisons. Mamdani expressed support for Dalializa Avila Chevalier, a Democratic candidate for New York’s 13th Congressional District who has notably advocated for prison abolition. However, he refrained from stating whether he aligns with her views. “Prisons exist,” Mamdani told ABC News’ “This […]
Why is Mamdani defending dangerous e-bike riders?

Concerns Over E-Bike Safety in New York City How many New Yorkers need to be hurt or killed by reckless e-bike riders before political leaders take action? A group of individuals affected by e-bike incidents, with the support of Staten Island Councilman Frank Molano and the centrist NYC Common Sense group, is filing a lawsuit […]