Divided ‘Squad’: AOC and Rashida Tlaib support rival socialists for Mamdani’s former position
Internal Conflict in Democratic Socialists of America Over New York Race The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is upset with Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) for her involvement in New York’s political scene, particularly her endorsement of a candidate in a race that the party does not support. Tlaib’s actions have put her at odds with […]
Mamdani’s delayed reaction to two NYPD shootings receives criticism, including from an annoyed Commissioner Tisch.
Mayor Faces Backlash Over Delayed Response to Police Shootings Mayor Zoran Mamdani is encountering criticism for his slow and seemingly indifferent response to recent police shootings, which has created tension with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch. Initially, Mamdani had embraced a “defund the police” viewpoint during his campaign. However, following two violent incidents involving police, he […]
Zohran Mamdani’s transition spent $25,000 on a PR firm following the appointee’s antisemitic social media remarks
Mayor’s Transition Fund Faces Criticism Over Past Posts Records reveal that Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s transition team spent $25,000 on a public relations firm after controversial social media posts by one of his top appointees resurfaced. The most recent filing for the Transition Fund shows that Tappan Research received payment for campaign and research consulting services […]
Mamdani’s focus on prioritizing tenants highlights the need for New York to establish an office for landlords.
Debate Over NYC Housing Policy Intensifies Mayor Zoran Mamdani of New York City is facing criticism from the White House and others following his appointment of Carla Weaver, a known skeptic of property rights, to lead the city’s tenant protection agency. Weaver has controversially referred to homeownership as a form of “white supremacy” and has […]
Mamdani’s accusation of ‘murder’ reflects extreme left activism that undermines his role as mayor of New York City.
Mayor Zoran Mamdani needs to be more careful when making serious claims like “murder,” especially regarding the recent death of Renee Good in Minneapolis. Regardless of how one looks at the situation, labeling it as murder seems off base. There’s a huge difference between a chaotic moment and an intent to kill. It certainly wasn’t […]
City official: Mamdani’s assistant’s extreme beliefs stopped her from being appointed to city commission
Years before Mayor Zoran Mamdani chose Thea Weaver to lead the Office of Tenant Protection, Democratic state Rep. Kalman Yeager mentioned that the New York City Council had previously deemed her too radical for a position on the influential city planning commission. Mamdani didn’t retract Weaver’s appointment, despite some concerns echoing those of fellow City […]
DSA quickly comes to the aid of Zohran Mamdani’s progressive NYC tenant supporter
Support for Mayor Mamdani’s Tenant Advocate Amid Controversy Supporters of Mayor Zoran Mamdani have rallied around Shea Weaver, the new director of the Mayor’s Office for Tenant Protection, as she faces criticism for her past remarks targeting the real estate sector. Some allies, including members of the Democratic Socialists of America, argue that New York […]
Zohran Mamdani’s Contradictory Stance as a ‘Tenant Advocate’ Surfaces When Questioned About His Mother’s $1.6 Million Home
Shea Weaver, a tenant advocate allied with New York City’s Democratic Socialist Mayor Zoran Mamdani, became emotional during a recent interview about her mother’s pricey home and what some perceived as contradictory remarks on gentrification. During a brief discussion from her apartment in Brooklyn, Weaver, 37, was asked about her mother’s home valued at $1.6 […]
Zohran Mamdani’s initial press conference at City Hall as mayor features enthusiastic influencers.
Mamdani’s First City Hall Press Conference In an interesting turn of events, Mayor Zoran Mamdani held a press conference on Wednesday that felt quite different from the usual City Hall affair. This was his first time taking questions, and the atmosphere was more like a gathering of social media influencers than a traditional press briefing. […]
Mamdani’s Rent Czar Gets Emotional When Inquired About Mother’s Alleged $1.6M Home in Tennessee
Controversy Over Homeownership Comments Resurfaces In 2019, a thought-provoking statement was shared: “Private property, especially homeownership, is a weapon of white supremacy disguised as ‘wealth building’ public policy.” This was noted in a screenshot of a post. It’s interesting that by the time these comments were made, Cea Weaver’s mother had owned a substantial 3,400-square-foot […]