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Political strategists talk Mamdani-Netanyahu and the week that was in NYC politics
Mamdani's politics linked to Muslim Brotherhood ideology as New York violence escalates: report
ISGAP research traces Zohran Mamdani's ties to Muslim Brotherhood-linked organizations as antisemitic violence escalates on Manhattan streets.
Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' and calls ICC war-crimes charges 'bogus'
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu says New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is “fomenting hate” by calling the prime minister a war criminal who should be arrested if he visits the city.
Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' and calls ICC war-crimes charges 'bogus'
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu says New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is “fomenting hate” by calling the prime minister a war criminal who should be arrested if he visits the city.
From 6 staffers to 75: Mamdani expands coastal resilience workforce amid growing flood threat
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is spending $43.2 million to expand New York City’s coastal resilience bureau from six employees to roughly 75.
‘I’m over the moon’: New York’s small business owners rejoice as Mamdani cuts red tape
Initiatives including cutting permits just to serve ice-cream amount to a sweeping program of deregulation
Andy Burnham and the rise of ‘aura farming’ in politics
Is “aura farming” the new political superpower? There are some days in TV news when you find yourself standing in the middle of a farm, surrounded by baby goats, trying to explain internet slang. Subscribe This was one of those days. There I was, in wellies, trying to unpack aura farming - a Gen Z term for carefully cultivating your image online so that you look effortlessly cool, authentic and charismatic. The trick, apparently, is that it can’t look like you’re trying too hard. Which, I’ll admit, felt slightly ironic as we filmed an entire report on a farm purely because the word farming is in the title. ‘Shaped by algorithms’ Whether you like it or not, politics increasingly feels like it’s being shaped by algorithms as much as manifestos. Take Andy Burnham. Since arriving at Number 10, he’s been impossible to miss online. One minute he’s out for a casual jog with Mo Farah. Next he’s announcing policy alongside TikTok high priestess Bus Aunty. His social media paints a very deliberate picture: less polished Westminster operator, more bloke from the North who just happens to be running the country. It’s not accidental. Burnham’s “King of the North”, New Order-loving persona has become part of a carefully constructed political brand. Authenticity is now something politicians work incredibly hard to make look effortless. But Burnham isn’t inventing this playbook. Like so many of us doomscrolling on an evening, he’s been influenced online. The digital strategy of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, pictured above right, has become a case study in viral political communication, and some of the people behind that campaign have recently been advising the Labour Party in Britain. Their message is simple: if you want to reach younger voters, you need to show up where they already spend their time. Embracing content creators And increasingly, that doesn’t mean traditional news interviews (awkward). It means speaking to content creators like Max from The Career Ladder, whose channels reach around 20 million followers worldwide. His interview with Burnham, pictured below, was posted almost immediately after he became Prime Minister. What struck me wasn’t just the audience size, but something Max told me afterwards: many people in the comments said they’d discovered Britain had a new Prime Minister through his interview. Think about that for a moment. Not through rolling news. Not through newspapers. Through a creator they were already following while scrolling. Share That’s a profound shift in how political information reaches people, one that’s been gathering momentum for some time. It also explains why politicians are embracing content creators and spending millions on digital marketing. Of course, this isn’t unique to one party. ‘Personality before policy’ In many ways, the right were quicker off the mark in building their aura online. Donald Trump built much of his political identity on social media. Nigel Farage remains one of Britain’s strongest political performers on TikTok. Politicians across the spectrum now understand that personality often reaches people before policy does. During a six-week UK general election campaign alone, overall digital ad spending routinely tops £11m. Share Channel 4 News Former Number 10 social media adviser Andrew Wong put it well when he told me that “vibes” can help someone get noticed, but they only work if they’re rooted in a genuine personality. Force it, and audiences spot it instantly. The bigger question is whether internet charisma can backfire on you - especially when you’re Prime Minister. Because behind Burnham’s carefully curated videos is a veteran politician with decades of Westminster experience. The spontaneity is produced. While the authenticity may be genuine, it’s managed. That’s not necessarily a criticism. It’s simply the reality of modern political communication. Aura farming alone is not enough to harvest change. But in the age of algorithms, winning attention may be the first battle. Subscribe Share Channel 4 News Leave a comment
Mamdani warning to wealthy New Yorkers about 'fair share' sparks online firestorm: 'Full blown communist'
Zohran Mamdani's viral post celebrating New York City's new pied-à-terre tax on $5M+ second homes drew sharp backlash from conservative critics.
Fast-tracked, but falling short? Mamdani’s efficiency measures head to NYC voters
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s government-efficiency panel unanimously approved five proposed City Charter changes for the November ballot Thursday evening, setting
Mamdani's 'small-biz' plan is a complete bait-and-switch
It shouldn’t surprise you that Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new “help small businesses” plan won’t do much for what most folks think “small business” means....
Zohran Mamdani shakes politics far away from New York City
These days, everyone wants a piece of Zohran Mamdani. Progressives hang on to his every word and say more Democratic politicians should be like him. Moderates fear him and worry he has too mu…
Mamdani battles politics tied to Legionnaires', failed Israeli PM arrest threat
Since discovering the outbreak in early July, five New Yorkers have died from Legionnaires' disease.
A closer look at Mamdani’s small-business agenda
The New York mayor wants every business owner to have a sherpa to navigate regulations.
Mamdani names new Economic Development Corporation president and chair
Anthony Shorris will be the EDC president.
Mamdani throws businesses a curveball with Biden's antitrust firebrand
Zohran Mamdani has tapped ally Lina Khan and McKinsey partner Anthony Shorris to lead New York City's Economic Development Corporation.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Just Rolled Out 50 Small Business Reforms. An Advocate Says It's Only the Beginning
While the reforms aim to ease some of the day-to-day burdens facing small businesses, not everyone agrees they go far enough.
Mamdani says U.S. authorities should arrest Netanyahu as ‘architect of a horrific genocide’
The New York mayor has repeatedly denounced the Israeli leader despite criticism from other Democrats. He challenged the federal government to ensure that Netanyahu be tried for war crimes by the International Criminal Court.
In new video, Mamdani acknowledges he doesn’t have authority to arrest Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in a new video Tuesday that he does not have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he were to come to New York City.
Speaker Menin criticizes Mamdani administration's response to Legionnaires'
City health officials said the source of the Upper East Side outbreak has likely been identified.
Mamdani's commission unveils five ballot proposals on improving government
The questions range from speeding up the construction of bike and bus lanes to establishing a savings target for the city's rainy day fund.
Zohran Mamdani on Six Months in Office and the Democrats' Future
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani on six months in office, the future of the Democratic Party, Israel-Palestine, Taylor Swift's wedding and more.
From Bernie to Mamdani, how the Occupy movement transformed American politics
Yotam Moram, who helped lead Occupy Wall Street, discusses why power must be built through movements, not simply through elected officials
Why Trump and Mamdani might both welcome a fight over Netanyahu
President Donald Trump’s approval ratings may be sliding, but one political super sense is as sharp as ever: picking a fight with an adversary he casts as the entire Democratic Party.
Mamdani rolls out 50-plus fixes for NYC’s small-business bureaucracy
Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled more than 50 changes Monday aimed at making it easier to open and operate a small business in New York City — from seeking to
McCain: If 2028 Dem nominee has Mamdani’s tone on US politics, GOP has ‘huge f—ing problem’
Meghan McCain, the daughter of former Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), said Monday that if the 2028 presidential nominee for the Democrats shares New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) tone about poli…
Mayor Mamdani signs executive order to help NYC small businesses
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday announced reforms and a new executive order to alleviate bureaucratic obstacles for small business owners. Mamdani announced over 50 reforms t…
Mamdani’s comment on Netanyahu highlights schism among Democrats on Israel
Some Democrats condemned the New York City mayor after he said his staff was discussing whether to arrest the Israeli prime minister when he arrives for the U.N. General Assembly.
Zohran Mamdani puts his democratic-socialist version of DOGE to the test
The New York mayor’s government efficiency effort is a potential path forward for Democrats around the country. But some are concerned he’s moving too fast.
Mamdani says he’s still looking into arresting Netanyahu if Israeli leader visits New York
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his office is still looking into arresting Benjamin Netanyahu if the Israeli prime minister visits the city for the United Nations General Assembly in September.
Mamdani says NYC is exploring whether it can arrest Netanyahu if Israeli leader visits for UN General Assembly
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says his administration is exploring whether New York City can arrest Benjamin Netanyahu over the ICC warrant during United Nations General Assembly.
Mamdani Says He May Still Order Netanyahu’s Arrest in ‘The Interview’
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he was in “an active conversation” with New York City’s Law Department on whether he had the authority to arrest the Israeli leader.
Zohran Mamdani Knows He Has Political Capital. And He Intends to Spend It.
Lulu Garcia-Navarro sits down for an interview with the mayor of New York City.
Jesse Watters: Communists only want political prisoners
Fox News host Jesse Watters criticizes New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for watching a World Cup semifinal game with prisoners at Rikers Island on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’
Three grocers walked away from a vacant Fillmore Safeway. Now it’s a political battle
Supervisor Bilal Mahmood argues the failure to revive the site shows the need for his proposal to bring Mamdani-style government grocery stores to SF.
Mamdani announces new tech crews to make city services easier
Crews will be made of software engineers, product managers, designers, researchers and data experts.
Zohran Mamdani Means Business
The mayor makes the case that big business is embracing the New York City more than ever. “Just look around,” he says.
Taco Bell and junk fees: On the job with Mamdani's consumer czar
Sam Levine runs the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. He told BI about his consumer gripes and Taco Bell celebration with Mamdani.
Travis Swift and Travis Kelce reimbursed NYC for wedding security costs
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce paid more than $160,000 to cover NYPD and city costs tied to their MSG wedding.
GOP calls them 'communists.' Here's what democratic socialists believe
Democratic socialists like AOC and Zohran Mamdani have made inroads in some cities. Republicans call them communists but the ideologies differ.
Mamdani administration aims to crack down on 'junk fees'
A second rule would make canceling subscriptions as easy as one click.
Some DSA members call on officials to stop working with Mamdani adviser
Morris Katz was also an adviser to Graham Platner.
Mayor Mamdani addresses whether Taylor Swift is covering costs for police presence at MSG wedding
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani addresses whether newlywed Taylor Swift is covering costs for the extra police presence at her and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding.
Iran needs to see that we mean business: GOP lawmaker
Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., discusses concerns over a clause regarding the Strait of Hormuz in the MoU, reports of Iran-made drones in Cuba and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani meeting a Cuban delegation.
Mamdani official's planned meeting with Iran envoy shut down by State Department
A Mamdani administration official planned to meet Iran's UN ambassador before the State Department intervened and canceled the diplomatic encounter.
Mamdani’s preening arrogance will ultimately prove his downfall
The democratic socialist balloon deflated this week.
Socialists launch radical platform to abolish the US Senate in bid to fundamentally transform America
The Democratic Socialists of America plans to unveil a platform eliminating the Senate and replacing the president with an executive chosen by Congress.
Mamdani discusses Midtown building’s partial collapse, Legionnaires’ outbreak
Watch the full interview here.
City Government Is the Latest Proving Ground for Socialist Politics
A new stream of leftist candidates for local office is vowing to lower the cost of living for everyone. How much runway will they get?
Big Business is Leasing Record Office Space in Mamdani’s New York
Some of the biggest names in banking, law and artificial intelligence are expanding their footprints in Manhattan and Brooklyn office towers.
Exclusive | Mamdani officials scramble to ease concerns about public supermarkets -- but local business leaders aren't buying it
Mamdani blasts ICE agents, Elon Musk and 'supremacy' in America 250 speech ahead of July 4 weekend
Zohran Mamdani blasted Elon Musk, ICE and oligarchs in a fiery America 250 speech flanked by naturalized citizens ahead of July 4 weekend.
Mamdani delivers address to mark nation's 250th birthday
Mamdani’s 15-minute speech covered a range of topics about America.
Mamdani’s politics of joy: What can Arkansas politicians learn from New York’s jubilant mayor?
Zohran Mamdani’s first half-year in office has been a mixed bag when it comes to policy outcomes. There is, however, one area of unquestioned success for the NY mayor: the forging of a sustained politics of joy unmatched by that of any major American politician in recent decades.
As Mamdani pledges transparency for 9/11, lawyers say some records weren't saved
A spokesperson for Mamdani said the portal will have millions of documents.
July Fourth festivities expected to be tinged with politics
Mayor Mamdani, Vice President Vance and President Trump will all deliver speeches at America 250 celebrations.
“It’s a Business”: NYC Landlord Facing $35K Property Tax for His Buildings Speaks Out Against Zohran Mamdani’s Rent Freeze
NYC Landlord thinks people don't understand that owning apartments is a business.
Zohran Mamdani to deliver a speech marking America’s 250th birthday
The New York City mayor will speak from George Washington’s desk hours before President Trump delivers a speech from Mount Rushmore.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rent crusade might be coming to your city
Rent control movements surge in Massachusetts, California
Mamdani comparisons follow Colorado Democrat into pivotal House race after primary win
Manny Rutinel wins the Democratic primary in Colorado's eighth district, setting up a high-stakes challenge against incumbent Rep. Gabe Evans.
Mamdani and City Council agree on new housing voucher program
Mamdani promised to drop the city’s lawsuit blocking a council-backed expansion of an existing voucher program.
Mayor Mamdani, NYC Health + Hospitals break ground on $255M River Commons, bringing 328 affordable affordable homes to the South Bronx
The city has broken ground on River Commons, a mixed-use development in Morrisania that will bring 328 affordable and supportive apartments, an expanded
Mamdani, City Council reach agreement on $125.8 billion budget
Mamdani said the budget will help make public transit more affordable.
Dave Portnoy considers running for political office
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy on Monday said he’s considering running for office, potentially against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D). Portnoy initially told Fox News’s Je…
Dave Portnoy discusses whether he'd run for political office
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy discusses tourists coming to the U.S. for the World Cup, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's policies and whether he'd ever run for political office on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’
Zohran Mamdani says he and allies he endorsed carry a ‘national message’
Mayor says progressive peers who swept primaries speak to Americans ‘coast to coast’ as moderates have reservations
What Mamdani's congressional hat trick means for NYC politics | The Point Full Episode 6.28.26
Up Close: Mamdani marks big political victory in New York City primaries
Up Close: Liz Cho sits down with the political team to discuss the New York City primaries and the ongoing battle over horse carriages in Central Park.
Mamdani Says Primaries Show Voters Want a New Kind of Politics
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he believes Tuesday’s state primaries, where the slate of progressive candidates won, show that American voters are looking for a “new kind of politics.”
The Blogs: Mamdani and the Politics of ‘Monsters’
From the blog of Joe Bergovoy at The Times of Israel
Mamdani's suited pool plunge overshadowed by political clash with GOP gubernatorial candidate
Video shows Mayor Zohran Mamdani jumping into an East Harlem pool in a suit, but the event turned into a clash with Bruce Blakeman over remarks about a Dem congressional candidate.
Trump news at a glance: president tests out a new ‘red scare’ ahead of midterms
Republican strategists believe rise of Mamdani could present opportunity to tag Democrats with most extreme views of the left – key US politics stories from Friday 26 June
Mamdani takes victory lap on rent freeze
In February, the mayor appointed six members to the nine-member committee just as this year’s process was set to start.
What New York’s primary upheaval means for Democrats: Join Friday’s Whole Hog
Democrats are still feeling the political aftershocks of New York’s primaries on Tuesday night, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani-backed victories. What could it signal for the party? Pl…
New York is already exporting Mamdani-style politics
Some of the institutions behind Tuesday’s progressive surge are already supporting candidates around the country
Moore links Maryland primary to Mamdani-backed wins; analysts disagree
Gov. Wes Moore says Maryland’s primary election showed voters rejected the status quo, but political analysts say the results reflect a more complicated picture.
Gov. Shapiro on Mamdani-backed wins in NYC: Candidates doing ‘performative politics’ must learn ‘how to deliver results’
Mamdani on election wins: New Yorkers exhausted with ‘status quo politics’
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) said voters showed they were exhausted with “status quo politics” by backing democratic socialists in state and federal primaries on Tuesday. Three Mamdani-ba…
Mamdani and Hochul announce cash infusion for New York City Abortion Access Hub expansion
New York City and the Empire State are infusing hundreds of thousands of dollars into New York City Abortion Access Hub to expand its referral network
First NYC. Now DC. Can Mamdani’s win keep powering progressives?
Candidates on the left are on a roll in the biggest, bluest cities. But doubts remain about whether they can win a national race.
Zohran Mamdani Tightened His Grip on New York Politics
His opponents thought Tuesday night might offer an opening. It very much did not.
Mamdani's success in New York tests Democratic Party's willingness to change
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stepped into the national spotlight this week as a surging political force within the Democratic Party.
Mamdani's success in New York tests Democratic Party's willingness to change
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stepped into the national spotlight this week as a surging political force within the Democratic Party.
Mamdani's Success in New York Tests Democratic Party's Willingness to Change
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stepped into the national spotlight this week as an ascendant political force within the Democratic Party. Democratic leaders aren't so sure that's a good thing. As progressives cheered across the nation, some of the most powerful Democrats in the ...
Mamdani's sweep in New York a 'political earthquake' among Democrats
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani scored a massive political victory on Tuesday when his trio of insurgent congressional candidates toppled two incumbents and the establishment favorite in an open seat, results some described as "a political earthquake" for Democrats.
Netanyahu’s growing unpopularity, angering Trump, boosts Mamdani’s pro-Palestine candidates for Congress
Netanyahu faces criticism over Gaza and Iran, pro-Palestinian candidates score major victories in New York politics.
A tale of two Democratic parties: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump slams the brakes on a bipartisan housing bill.
Winners and losers emerge after socialist earthquake rocks NYC primaries
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's socialist slate swept NYC Democratic primaries, defeating incumbents like Reps. Espaillat and Goldman in a major shift.
House Democrats’ anxiety rises after wins by Mamdani-backed candidates: ‘Are we going to let them take over the party?’
Top Democrats insist that they’re unfazed by the party’s forming a “Zohran Mamdani wing,” after the New York City mayor’s stunningly successful primary night.
After New York’s Primary Elections, Democrats Face Five Big Questions
The anti-establishment left surged. How shaken are party leaders?
Mamdani-backed candidates swept on Tuesday. But can they win outside of NYC? His top strategist says yes
Primaries prove it: In New York, pro-Israel politics are now a liability
All of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's congressional picks won in Tuesday’s primaries. And they all campaigned on cracking down on the Jewish state
Mamdani sweeps NYC Democratic primaries
All three candidates endorsed by the New York City mayor won
New York primaries: Clean sweep as 3 candidates endorsed by Mamdani win
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani flexed his political muscle Tuesday, getting a clean sweep as his three endorsed congressional candidates advanced to November's general election.
Clean sweep for Mamdani-backed candidates in New York's Democratic primary
Brad Lander unseats Dan Goldman in a race that laid bare the city's divisions over the Israel-Gaza war.
Zohran Mamdani has lost none of his political magic
The New York Knicks might have won in five, but the city’s mayor did it in three: a trio of candidates backed by Mamdani appear set to land seats in US Congress
Political earthquake: 5 key takeaways from New York’s Democratic primaries
A trio of progressive insurgents backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani claimed victories in House primaries. Here’s what to know.