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 […]
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani meets privately with Steven Spielberg

New York City Mayor’s Private Meeting with Steven Spielberg Raises Eyebrows After taking office, New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani emphasized his commitment to prioritizing the needs of the public. However, shortly after this proclamation, he held a private conversation with renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg. Reportedly, Mamdani visited Spielberg at his Central Park West home. […]
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani expresses his disagreement with housing official’s popular tweets

Mayor’s Disagreement with Housing Official’s Remarks New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani expressed his clear disagreement on Thursday with controversial statements made by housing officials that associate landlords with white supremacy. During an interview, Mamdani was prompted by Henry Rosoff from PIX11 about his decision to appoint Thea Weaver, a Democratic Socialist of America activist, […]
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. […]
Newly appointed NYC Council speaker confronts Zohran Mamdani over antisemitism executive orders

City Council President Advocates for Protest Limits Near Places of Worship In her inaugural announcement, City Council President Julie Menin stated she would advocate for regulations on demonstrations outside synagogues and other religious sites. This initiative follows Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s controversial decision to roll back city measures aimed at combating anti-Semitism from his first day […]
Zohran Mamdani enlists budget expert as intermediary in Albany to advance socialist goals

Simonia Brown has been appointed by Mayor Zoran Mamdani as a liaison to state lawmakers to help push for socialist initiatives. At 42, Brown is stepping back into City Hall as a senior adviser on policy and strategy. She had prior experience in a similar role in Albany, advocating for New York City priorities during […]
Zohran Mamdani’s directive to limit solitary confinement at Rikers Island in New York City

New York City Mayor Takes Charge of Prison Reform Mayor Zoran Mamdani has taken significant steps to address issues within New York City’s prison system, particularly following his predecessor’s actions regarding solitary confinement. His latest executive order directs prison officials to implement a 2024 city law designed to ban certain controversial practices. This law faced […]
Mother of Zohran Mamdani’s aide who stated that homeownership supports ‘white supremacy’ owns a $1.6M house in Tennessee

The mother of Nashville’s Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s newly appointed landlord has drawn some attention lately. She referred to homeownership as a “weapon of white supremacy,” which has sparked some criticism. Her name is Celia Applegate, and she teaches German at Vanderbilt University while owning a home valued at $1.6 million. Applegate purchased this property with […]