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Manhattan rents approach record levels in the month prior to Mamdani’s victory in NYC

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’

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 […]

Mamdani’s win seen as a test of support for Palestinian resistance

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, […]

Vernikov welcomes Netanyahu to NYC following Mamdani’s pledge to detain him.

Vernikov welcomes Netanyahu to NYC following Mamdani's pledge to detain him.

Republican members of the New York City Council are challenging Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani’s campaign promises by inviting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the city on January 1, which coincides with Mamdani’s inauguration. This move seems to contest Mamdani’s earlier statements regarding the potential arrest of Jewish leaders. Inna Vernikov, who represents Brooklyn’s 48th District, […]

ICE reaches out to NYPD officers following Mamdani’s commitment to significant changes

ICE reaches out to NYPD officers following Mamdani's commitment to significant changes

A recent poll ahead of the New York mayoral election revealed an interesting trend. It showed that 9% of residents are ready to “definitely” leave the city if Democratic Socialist Zoran Mamdani emerges victorious on November 4. An additional 25% said they would “consider” moving. This raises questions about whether New York City might lose […]

Hochul questions NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani’s plan for free buses.

Hochul questions NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani's plan for free buses.

Governor Hochul Questions Free Bus Initiative New York Governor Kathy Hochul appears to be expressing doubts about the free bus plan proposed by New York City Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani. During a recent conference in Puerto Rico, she mentioned the significant funding involved, stating, “We’re spending so much money that we can’t plan right now to […]