New York City is at a crossroads. The race for mayor has taken a dramatic turn, with concerns about public safety at the forefront. A recent hidden camera video has sparked outrage, showing a campaign staffer for Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani dismissing the opinions of police officers. The staffer, Robert Akleh, was caught on tape saying, "Who gives a s--t wh...
The NYC mayoral race just got more interesting. Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic winner, is facing a new challenge. President Trump might jump into the mix. This has everyone talking. Trump's team has been chatting with pollsters and ex-politicians. They're looking at ways to influence the race. Mamdani is a progressive. Trump sees him as a way to push his agenda. He ...
A recent survey shows that a huge number of Americans, 76% to be exact, think democracy is in big trouble. This worry isn't just coming from one side of the political spectrum. A large majority of Democrats, Independents, and even more than half of Republicans share this concern. On top of that, most people see politically motivated violence as a serious problem. Th...
New York City is facing a big problem. A candidate named Zohran Mamdani is leading in the mayoral race. He's a democratic socialist with big ideas. He wants to freeze rents, create city-owned supermarkets, and make public transit free. He plans to pay for these things by taxing corporations and the wealthy. Some people are worried. Bill Ackman, a billionaire hedge-f...
New York City is showing the rest of the country how elections can be run better. The way they are picking their mayor is different. It's called ranked-choice voting. This method lets voters pick more than one candidate. They can list their top choices in order. This way, the winner has more support from the people. In the past, elections were messy. Candidates woul...
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assemblymember, has taken the New York City political scene by storm. He's leading the Democratic mayoral primary race, surprising many with his sudden rise. Mamdani's campaign has resonated with younger voters and first-time primary participants, thanks to his in-person connections, viral content, and progressive policy ideas. Ma...
New Yorkers are gearing up for a major political event. On Tuesday, they'll vote in primaries for key city roles. The spotlight is on the Democratic race for mayor. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo is back, trying to make a comeback. He's up against a strong field, including State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, and Comptroller Brad Lande...
In the New York City mayoral race, things are heating up. Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old assemblyman, is giving Andrew Cuomo, the 67-year-old former governor, a run for his money. A recent poll shows they're neck and neck, with Mamdani even pulling ahead when considering ranked-choice voting. Ranked-choice voting is a new system where voters pick their top five candi...
Brad Lander, NYC's Comptroller, is making waves in the mayoral race. He's not the top pick in polls, but he's got a fresh boost from an unusual source. A group of New Yorkers, picked by The New York Times, ranked him as their favorite candidate. This isn't a typical endorsement, but it's got Lander feeling optimistic. He thinks it's a game-changer, turning the race i...
June is shaping up to be a crucial month for politics. Three major races are heating up, and each has its own unique twists and turns. Let`s dive in. First up, New Jersey. The Garden State is set to pick its gubernatorial candidates on June 10. The Republican side seems pretty clear. Jack Ciattarelli is the front-runner, especially after President Trump gave him a t...