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Historic Win: Zohran Mamdani Becomes First Muslim and African-Born Mayor of New York City
Nov 05, 2025 12:31 pm CST
Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old Democrat born to Indian filmmaker Mira Nair and Ugandan scholar Mahmood Mamdani, has made history by becoming New York City's first Muslim, African-born, and South Asian-heritage mayor. His progressive platform focuses on affordable housing, universal childcare, and raising the minimum wage to $30 by 2030.
Zohran Mamdani Reassures New York Business Leaders While Maintaining Progressive Vision for City's Future
Nov 04, 2025 05:48 pm CST
Socialist mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani is building bridges with New York's business community while staying committed to addressing the city's affordability crisis. Despite criticism from conservative quarters, the 34-year-old Democratic candidate has engaged corporate leaders, retained the current police commissioner, and emphasized public-private collaboration, signaling a pragmatic approach to governance should he win Tuesday's election.