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Zohran Mamdani and Jessica Tisch.

If We Want Mamdani to Beat the NYPD, the Left Must Build Power If We Want Mamdani to Beat the NYPD, the Left Must Build Power

We won’t be able to push Mamdani, or anyone else, to undermine police power unless we become a force to be reckoned with.

Nov 13, 2025 / Jonathan Ben-Menachem

Zohran Mamdani cheers after winning the mayoral election.

Dear New York: A Love Letter From Jackson, Mississippi Dear New York: A Love Letter From Jackson, Mississippi

We join you in celebrating the election of Zohran Mamdani.

Nov 12, 2025 / Makani Themba and Rukia Lumumba

Dean Fuleihan, the incoming first deputy mayor of New York, speaks at a news conference on November 10, 2025.

Can Mamdani Deliver? “Yes! It’s an Unqualified Yes!” Can Mamdani Deliver? “Yes! It’s an Unqualified Yes!”

Dean Fuleihan, Mamdani’s incoming first deputy mayor, speaks exclusively about how the mayor-elect will make his agenda a reality.

Nov 12, 2025 / John Nichols

Muslim New Yorkers gather in Astoria, Queens, to celebrate Zohran Mamdani's election victory on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

The Meaning of a Muslim Mayor The Meaning of a Muslim Mayor

What Zohran Mamdani’s win signifies—and what it doesn’t.

Nov 12, 2025 / Ade Khan

An undated photograph of Bush Terminal.

The Transformation of the New York Waterfront The Transformation of the New York Waterfront

From the Navy Yard and Industry City to the recent remaking of Bush Terminal, developers are attempting to remake Brooklyn’s coastline.

Nov 11, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Karrie Jacobs

The Eviction Kings

The Eviction Kings The Eviction Kings

One of Israel’s biggest companies is taking over huge swaths of US real estate—and tenants are paying the price.

Nov 11, 2025 / Feature / Thomas Birmingham

Mayor to Mayor: Some Advice for Zohran

Mayor to Mayor: Some Advice for Zohran Mayor to Mayor: Some Advice for Zohran

Keep it simple and focused amid the daily challenges of leading New York City.

Nov 7, 2025 / Bill de Blasio

New Yorkers in the neighborhood of Astoria, Queens, celebrate as NY1 projects Zohran Mamdani to win the New York City mayoral election on November 4, 2025.

For the Movement That Elected Zohran Mamdani, Now Comes the Hard Part For the Movement That Elected Zohran Mamdani, Now Comes the Hard Part

Holding political office is not the same as wielding political power—especially for the left. To win bold demands, social movements must go on the offensive.

Nov 7, 2025 / Jonathan Rosenblum

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference at the Unisphere on November 05, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City.

The Left Is About to Take Power. The Stakes Could Not Be Higher. The Left Is About to Take Power. The Stakes Could Not Be Higher.

Zohran Mamdani's triumph has given socialists huge power in New York City. Now they must use it well—or see the ruling class crush them.

Nov 6, 2025 / Álvaro López

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani celebrates during an election night event at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in Brooklyn, New York, on November 4, 2025.

Zohran Mamdani: “Hope Is Alive” Zohran Mamdani: “Hope Is Alive”

A full transcript of the mayor-elect’s victory speech to supporters.

Nov 5, 2025 / Zohran Mamdani

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