New York, Trump and Mamdani
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Zohran Mamdani notched the endorsement of Rep. Adriano Espaillat, an influential Latino leader in New York City, in the race to become the city’s next mayor.
A panel created by Mayor Eric Adams wants to consider using an “open primary” system for elections in New York City. Here’s how the plan would work.
The Eric Adams who was elected to be New York City’s second Black mayor in 2021 delivered a general election victory speech not so dissimilar from the one Zohran Mamdani gave last month. Both spoke of unity, hope and healing, of shared victories, building bridges and the collective power of New Yorkers.
Ahead of the NYC mayoral re-election, lawsuits allege Adams showed favoritism by making sure “unqualified” friends were given NYPD positions.
City Hall has so far refused to carry out the package of bills passed by the Council in 2023, which would expand CityFHEPS eligibility to any income eligible household at risk of eviction, among other changes.
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Business leaders, Democrats, Independents, and even his own party are urging him to throw in the towel — but the Guardian Angels founder says he
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Politics aside, his victory is historic. If elected in November, Mamdani would become the first Muslim and South Asian mayor of New York City. There are currently four members of Congress who are Muslim and 32 who are Jewish, according to Pew.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the race for mayor in New York City, Adams' challenges to winning the race and much more.