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local13 days ago

Zohran Mamdani vows to govern boldly and bring sweeping change to NYC

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor, and the city's youngest in generations. He pledged to use government power to support the working class, including proposals for free child care, free buses, and rent freezes, emphasizing a democratic socialist approach. His inauguration was historic, with notable figures and a large crowd celebrating his leadership and vision for the city.

via AP News|
#democratic-socialist#first-muslim-mayor#inauguration
politics2 months ago

Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Race Amid Political and Real Estate Shifts

Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, was elected as the 111th mayor of New York City, becoming the city's first Muslim mayor with over 50% of the vote, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. His platform includes rent freezes, raising the minimum wage, and increasing affordable housing. The election results also reflect Democratic wins across the US, including Virginia and New Jersey.

via The Guardian|
#democratic-socialist#first-muslim-mayor#mayor-election
politics2 months ago

Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Race Amid Economic and Political Shifts

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist and state lawmaker from Queens, was elected as the 111th mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim and South Asian to hold the position, and the city's youngest mayor in over a century, representing a significant victory for progressives and immigrant communities.

via The New York Times|
#2025-election#democratic-socialist#first-muslim-mayor
politics2 months ago

Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Race, Vows to Oppose Trump

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, has rapidly risen to become New York's first Muslim mayor, gaining national and international attention through his grassroots campaign, social media presence, and focus on affordability and social justice issues, positioning himself as a transformative figure in New York politics amidst a backdrop of national political tensions.

via The Guardian|
#affordability#democratic-socialist#first-muslim-mayor
politics6 months ago

Zohran Mamdani: Key Facts About NYC's Democratic Nominee

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old progressive state assemblymember, is poised to become the Democratic nominee for NYC mayor after leading in the primary, with a platform focused on affordable housing and social justice. If elected, he would be NYC's first Muslim mayor and its youngest in over a century, gaining support from prominent progressives and celebrities, though his views on Israel have sparked controversy.

via NPR|
#democratic-nominee#first-muslim-mayor#nyc-mayoral-race