The unusual DSA leader who helped Mayor Zohran Mamdani rise to power is … a mime
Pantomime Leader’s Rise in DSA It’s surprising how things unfold, isn’t it? One prominent figure in the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is David Jenkins, a key player in the ascent of Mayor Mamdani. Last year, Jenkins, a theater enthusiast from Flatbush, secured a position on the DSA’s National Political Committee—essentially the group’s top decision-making […]
Mamdani compelled to justify the radical views of his recent appointees and his spouse
Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s Challenging Start Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s initial 100 days in office have been overshadowed by controversies surrounding the extreme views of his associates, his appointments, and his wife, Rama Dwaj. The political turbulence peaked last month when Dwaj’s troubling online history, including her past use of the N-word in a social media post, […]
Mamdani proposed a total of $23 billion in new taxes for NYC during his initial 100 days.
The last hundred days have really been quite the ride. Mayor Zoran Mamdani, who promised to only tax the wealthy, has, in fact, backed new tax initiatives that add up to at least $23 billion, impacting even middle-class residents of New York. The Democratic Socialists came into office with a plethora of promises, suggesting that […]
The commitments Zohran Mamdani did not keep in his first 100 days in office
He stands by his word. After just 100 days in office, many of Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s ambitious campaign promises have begun to fade. He has occasionally reversed his stance or altered his goals so much that the vision for the city feels nearly unrecognizable. The unexpected victory of the democratic socialists in the 2025 election […]
NYC Mayor Mamdani encounters criticism over obstacles to free bus funding
New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani is encountering criticism online after he shared that his goal of making city buses free is facing funding challenges. Conservative voices quickly responded. In an interview with Politico, the mayor acknowledged that one of his most controversial campaign promises won’t be implemented this year as his team works to […]
Most voters believe NYC is heading in the wrong direction under Mamdani, according to a poll.
Poll Reveals Mixed Reactions to Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s Early Days Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s initial 100 days in office have raised concerns among Hispanic, Black, and Asian voters. A recent poll shows that a significant number of New Yorkers feel the city is heading in the wrong direction. An Emerson College/Picus 11 survey indicated that 59% […]
Mayor Mamdani Calls for Increased Taxes for His ‘Black and Brown’ Political Coalition
New York City Mayor Advocates for Higher Taxes on Wealthy Whites New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani has suggested that imposing higher taxes on affluent white citizens is essential to support a political framework prioritizing “black and brown” immigrant communities and minorities. Mamdani, who identifies as a socialist, spoke on April 6 about the current […]
Unusual NYC tenant advocate Cea Weaver has Mamdani as her phone background
Tenant Advocate’s Unique Choice of Phone Wallpaper Sparks Attention Thea Weaver, a notable figure in the city’s tenant advocacy space, recently shared a rather unexpected detail: she has a photo of Mayor Zoran Mamdani as her phone wallpaper. This revelation came during an interview with New York Magazine in March, just before a hearing focused […]
Another major socialist promise from Mamdani falters and faces reality
Mamdani’s Bus Promise Faces Hurdles Just under 100 days into his tenure, New York’s Mayor Zoran Mamdani is grappling with the reality of unfulfilled commitments. His administration has stated that the goal of implementing “free and fast” public buses for New Yorkers will not come to fruition this year. The mayor had previously pledged to […]
Mamdani Will Focus City Resources on ‘Black and Brown’ Communities
Mayor Unveils Racial Equity Plan Amid Legal Concerns On Monday, Zoran Mamdani, the Democratic Mayor of New York, introduced a “racial equity plan,” but almost immediately, the U.S. assistant attorney general raised concerns regarding its legality, indicating it would undergo review. Mamdani, a self-described socialist, shared details about this preliminary initiative during a news conference, […]