Live From New York: Zohran Mamdani’s Got Jokes
New York City’s next mayor showed during the campaign that he has a sharp sense of humor. Keeping things light at City Hall could be trickier.
New York City’s next mayor showed during the campaign that he has a sharp sense of humor. Keeping things light at City Hall could be trickier.
Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, will encounter dwindling enrollment, lackluster reading scores and federal officials spoiling for a fight.
The election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor has stoked speculation that President Trump might move to send forces into the city.
The group, which has taken aim at Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani over his criticism of Israel, is facing backlash after unveiling a website where New Yorkers could report incidents of antisemitism.
The rise of New York City’s mayor-elect comes at a complicated moment in the career of Senator Chuck Schumer, who is in danger of looking out of touch with the prevailing energy back home.
Elise Stefanik, a Republican congresswoman, is a leading ally of President Trump who has gone to great lengths to criticize Ms. Hochul and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
Zohran Mamdani will take charge just after midnight on Jan. 1, 2026, as required by city law. A swearing-in ceremony will follow soon after.
A new group will solicit donations to replicate Zohran Mamdani’s grass-roots army of volunteers and to help build momentum for his proposals.
Investigators did not name the victims or explain what happened. Residents of the building were stunned by the deaths of cherished neighbors.
Zohran Mamdani said five women would lead the team, including two former City Hall officials and a former Federal Trade Commission chair.