cost-of-living crisis
Mehdi Hasan Challenges Critics Following Zohran Mamdani's Historic Victory as First Muslim Mayor of New York City
Nov 05, 2025 06:46 pm CST
Journalist Mehdi Hasan confronted critics after Zohran Mamdani's landmark election as New York City's first Muslim mayor. The 34-year-old Democratic socialist celebrated with Bollywood music while promising to fight for everyday New Yorkers against political dynasties and addressing the city's economic challenges through wealth taxation.
Indian-Origin Mayor Zohran Mamdani Quotes Nehru in Historic New York Victory Speech
Nov 05, 2025 01:34 pm CST
Newly elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, of Indian-Ugandan heritage, referenced Jawaharlal Nehru's historic "Tryst with Destiny" speech in his victory address, promising bold leadership to tackle the city's cost-of-living crisis. The son of scholar Mahmood Mamdani and filmmaker Mira Nair brings his diverse background to City Hall as he pledges a new era for New Yorkers.