NYC elections
From Cannes to City Hall: How Mira Nair's Son Zohran Mamdani Made History as New York's First Muslim Mayor
Nov 05, 2025 04:08 pm CST
Filmmaker Mira Nair proudly references a touching 1988 Cannes Film Festival moment as her son Zohran Mamdani makes history by becoming New York's first Muslim mayor. At 68, Nair celebrates her transition from "producer of the director" to "producer of the candidate" as Mamdani prepares to become the youngest, first South Asian-descended, and first African-born mayor of New York City.
Eric Adams Withdraws from NYC Mayoral Race: Too Late to Change November Election Outcome?
Sep 29, 2025 11:59 pm CST
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has withdrawn from his reelection campaign with just 37 days until Election Day, a move that analysts believe comes too late to significantly impact the race. While the decision could boost fundraising for former Governor Andrew Cuomo, frontrunner Zohran Mamdani maintains a substantial polling lead. With Adams' name still appearing on the ballot and Republican Curtis Sliwa refusing to withdraw, political experts question whether this late-stage development can truly alter the expected outcome of November's mayoral election.