Mamdani’s proposal for social workers to handle 911 calls appears unlikely to succeed.
New York City Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani’s Controversial Safety Plan Zoran Mamdani, the incoming mayor of New York City, has ambitious plans to replace police officers with social workers in response to 911 calls, despite a previous initiative facing challenges. The Behavioral Health Emergency Assistance and Response Division (B-HEARD) was started in 2021 but currently serves […]
Panel examines NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s preparedness for leadership
The View Discusses Zoran Mamdani’s Challenges as New York City Mayor In a recent episode of “The View,” co-host Alyssa Farrah Griffin raised concerns about whether Zoran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, has enough experience to manage the complexities of America’s largest city. Griffin expressed her belief that Mamdani would face […]
Democratic Socialists compete for Mamdani’s NYC Assembly position following the mayor’s victory
Political Developments in New York Following Mamdani’s Mayoral Victory In a surprising turn of events, 34-year-old Zoran Mamdani’s victory as the city’s next mayor has led to several Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) members stepping forward to compete for his seat in the New York State Assembly. Rana Abdelhamid, an Egyptian-American Muslim community organizer, has […]
Manhattan rents approach record levels in the month prior to Mamdani’s victory in NYC
Rising Rents in Manhattan Following Mayor’s Election In the lead-up to Zoran Mamdani’s victory in the mayoral election, Manhattan saw rents soar to near record levels. In October, the median rent for new leases reached $4,600, marking a 7.1% increase from the previous year and a 1.1% rise month-over-month, as reported by appraisal firm Miller […]
Restaurant owner halts growth plans after Mamdani’s win: ‘I’m not signing’
Notable restaurateur Stratis Morfogen has decided to walk away from plans for a new venture due to drastic policy shifts proposed by New York City’s Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani. In an interview with Side Dish, Morfogen mentioned he’s stepping back from three upcoming properties, including one in Midtown West. “I was holding off until after the […]
Eric Adams makes a final effort to protect Elizabeth Street Garden from Zohran Mamdani’s eviction plans.
Elizabeth Street Garden May Become Official City Park The Elizabeth Street Garden, a cherished spot in SoHo, is actively being considered for designation as official city parkland, according to sources familiar with the situation who spoke to the Post. This move comes from Mayor Eric Adams’ administration as part of a last-minute effort before the […]
A candidate with Mamdani’s ‘socialist’ approach might replace Seattle’s current Democratic mayor.
Inexperienced Socialist Candidate in Close Race for Seattle Mayor A far-left mayoral candidate, who identifies as a socialist, attributes his campaign’s financial backing to support from his parents. Interestingly, he is poised to potentially unseat the current Democratic mayor, Bruce Harrell, who has been entrenched in local politics for nearly two decades. As per the […]
Mamdani’s win seen as a test of support for Palestinian resistance
The executive director of CAIR’s Ohio chapter, Khalid Thulani, characterized New York City’s recent election of socialist mayor Zohran Mamdani as a “coup” against Democratic elites and a “referendum” on Palestinian and Lebanese resistance, framing it as an ideological challenge to the American political system. Thulani spoke on Lebanon’s Mayadeen TV shortly after Mamdani’s election, […]
School official criticized for referring to Zohran Mamdani’s victory as an ‘Islamic takeover of Western society’
Carmel School Board Member’s Comments Spark Outrage A school board member from upstate New York has stirred controversy with his remarks regarding New York City voters, whom he accused of facilitating an “Islamic takeover of Western society” by electing Zoran Mamdani as mayor. This has led to a strong backlash from parents and community members, […]
Introducing Zohran Mamdani’s new chief of staff — the discreet DSA agent who helped him ascend to power
She is the power behind the red curtain. El Bisgaard-Church, who has recently been appointed as chief of staff to Zoran Mamdani, is an advocate for the Democratic Socialists of America. She played a crucial role in garnering support for his mayoral campaign from far-left groups and was instrumental in establishing his “Community Security Bureau,” […]