Mets player Francisco Lindor’s wife, who hosts a podcast, is part of Zohran Mamdani’s first committee.
Katia Leggero Lindor, wife of New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and an accomplished violinist, has been appointed to the inaugural committee of Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani. Highlighted as the host of “The Unaparent Podcast” among a star-studded committee list revealed by Mamdani recently, she, however, didn’t attract as much attention as her celebrity peers. This […]
Mamdani’s housing takeover plan threatens NYC with catastrophe.
Zoran Mamdani’s Rent Freeze Backlash A key advisor to Zoran Mamdani has acknowledged that his significant campaign pledge to freeze rents could actually “deepen the crisis” in the housing market and “deteriorate” conditions for buildings. Interestingly, this advisor seems to think that this might be beneficial, potentially facilitating the acquisition of private properties. In an […]
$2B budget gap poses challenges for Mamdani’s agenda full of freebies
Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani is stepping into a challenging situation with a projected $2.18 billion budget deficit right out of the gate. A recent report suggests this financial gap could widen significantly, possibly exceeding $13 billion by 2029, largely due to slowing economic growth and underestimated costs. The outgoing Comptroller, Brad Lander, indicated that Mamdani will […]
Governor Hochul frustrates NYC politicians by vetoing the move to change Mamdani’s mayoral powers.
Hochul Vetoes Bill, Sparked Concerns Over Mayor’s Power Governor Kathy Hochul has thrown her support behind Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani, but not without controversy. Recently, she vetoed a bill that would have curtailed the mayor’s powers, leading to quiet but noticeable outrage among city council members as Mamdani gears up for his inauguration next month. The […]
Nassau Democrats attribute GOP victory to Mamdani’s progressive views
In Nassau County, New York, some Democrats believe that their newly elected candidate Zoran Mamdani faces significant challenges in gaining voter support. Despite statewide victories for Democrats, Nassau County stood out, as Republican candidates secured all 11 suburban executive positions. County Executive Bruce Blakeman has notably improved his electoral performance since his previous campaigns, thanks […]
Part of Mamdani’s radical supporters are already unhappy with his choices.
Internal Strife Within Democratic Socialists After Mamdani’s Election Leaders of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are questioning their commitment to the organization following the election of New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani. Since he assumed office in November, some DSA members and branches have voiced criticism regarding his choices, particularly his decision to keep NYPD […]
Eric Adams speaks out on Mamdani’s proposal for a rent freeze
Mayor Adams Reflects on Housing Achievements Amid Controversy As Mayor Eric Adams prepares to leave Gracie Mansion, he is highlighting his administration’s contribution to potential housing growth, claiming the groundwork for 130,000 new apartments has been laid during his term. “The record speaks for itself,” he mentioned, although the data isn’t without its flaws. Adams’ […]
Zohran Mamdani’s supporter will compete for a congressional seat against NY Representative Dan Goldman.
Brad Lander Joins Congressional Race Against Dan Goldman Former City Comptroller Brad Lander, an ally of Zoran Mamdani, is entering the race for Congress, seeking to challenge two-term Manhattan Borough President Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.), as confirmed by The Post. In an email sent to supporters on Tuesday, Lander emphasized his commitment to fighting for undocumented […]
Convicted armed robber becomes part of Zohran Mamdani’s public safety transition team.
New York City Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani’s Radical Stance New York City Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani is showing clear signs that he might drive the city in a direction his critics had worried about during his campaign. His recent remarks suggest he could indeed embrace a radical approach. For instance, during a recent event, Mamdani made headlines […]
Zohran Mamdani’s team for the mayor’s transition made errors in the spelling of two divisive selections.
Zoran Mamdani’s debut isn’t off to the smoothest start. The mayor-elect’s team ended up misspelling the names of several individuals on his transition team, which includes some rather contentious figures. One of these is rapper Misonne Linen, whose first name was incorrectly listed as “Misonne” when his appointment to the Criminal Justice System Commission was […]