New York City mayor

Did Rama Duwaji use the N-word? Old posts of NYC first lady spark backlash

[ad_1] Rama Duwaji, the wife of New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani, is facing backlash after her old social media posts linked to her resurfaced online.Some of the posts were allegedly made years ago on platforms such as Tumblr and X. These posts have gone viral on social media in recent days, drawing attention to […]

Explosives thrown near NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani’s residence probed as IS-inspired terrorism

[ad_1] Authorities in New York City are investigating whether improvised explosive devices hurled during a protest near the mayor Zohran Mandani’s residence were part of an IS-inspired terror act, the city’s police commissioner said on Monday, according to news agency AP.The devices, which did not detonate, were thrown during tense counterprotests on Saturday near Gracie […]

Watch: Zohran Mamdani makes ‘2K’ rangoli for Holi, shares message for NYC’s Hindu communities | World News

[ad_1] NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani quietly promoted his upcoming child care program on Wednesday as he created rangoli with 2-K kids to celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi.The Indian-origin leader took to Instagram to share a video of the event while wishing the Hindu community of New York a happy Holi.In the clip, he could […]

‘Bad policy, but nice guy’: Donald Trump on NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani

[ad_1] Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump (AP photo) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to reference the newly trending name Zohran Mamdani in his speech. Mamdani, who serves as New York City mayor and stands at stark ideological and political odds with Trump, was nonetheless acknowledged by the US president.From the podium during his […]

‘Been mayor for 72 hours’: MAGA ally slams Mamdani for calling Trump regarding Maduro’s capture

[ad_1] A MAGA ally and sports broadcaster criticised New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani for contacting President Donald Trump regarding the US military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, saying the newly inaugurated mayor is overstepping his authority.Emily Austin, a Trump supporter, posted on X: “Zohran Mamdani has been mayor for 72 hours and already […]

‘Called Trump directly to register my opposition’: Mamdani condemns US strikes on Venezuela, calls it an ‘act of war’

[ad_1] Newly inaugurated New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Saturday condemned the US military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.The socialist democrat called it an “act of war and a violation of federal and international law.”At a news conference, Mamdani said he had spoken to US President Donald Trump by phone […]

Watch: New York mayor Zohran Mamdani takes subway to work on Day 1; interacts with commuters

[ad_1] NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani interacted with commuters during his subway ride (AP image) Less than 24 hours after taking the oath, New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani began his first full day in office with a routine familiar to millions of New Yorkers, a morning subway commute from his Queens apartment.Battling against the cold, […]

‘This isn’t leadership’: Israel blasts Zohran Mamdani; NYC Mayor scraps antisemitism definition on Day One

[ad_1] Israel blasted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday, saying he’s pouring “antisemitic gasoline on an open fire” after the Democrat used his first day in office to roll back multiple city policies supporting Israel.Mamdani revoked an executive order signed last month by former Mayor Eric Adams that barred city officials from boycotting […]

‘Xi Jinping wants…’: Nikki Haley jibes at Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayor swearing-in speech

[ad_1] Former US ambassador and Indian-origin Nikki Haley took a swipe at New York City’s new mayor Zohran Mamdani on the day of his swearing-in, mocking his inaugural speech as sounding more like Chinese Communist Party rhetoric than American politics.Reacting to the speech on X, Haley wrote, “Xi Jinping wants his speech back,” a comment […]

‘I’m going to be the mother…’: Filmmaker Mira Nair reacts to son Zohran Mamdani’s swearing-in as NYC mayor

[ad_1] In a groundbreaking political shift, Zohran Mamdani, the son of renowned filmmaker Mira Nair, stepped into history as the 112th mayor of New York City, taking his oath on the Quran. At just 34, this socialist democrat, shaped by his family’s rich heritage, ran a campaign advocating for universal childcare and a fairer tax […]