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NYC's Wealthiest Revolt Against Mamdani Candidacy

Billionaire Bill Ackman pleads for a rival to come forward for mayor, offers a bankroll

(Newser) - It's safe to say that Wall Street is not thrilled that a democratic socialist has won the Democratic primary to be the next mayor. In the wake of Zohran Mamdani's upset victory over Andrew Cuomo, hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman tweeted a lengthy plea for a viable independent...

Mamdami's Wife Enters the Spotlight
Mamdani's Wife
Enters the Spotlight
Jun 26, 2025 10:50 AM CDT

Mamdani's Wife Enters the Spotlight

'Rama isn't just my wife; she's an incredible artist who deserves to be known on her own terms'

(Newser) - In the wake of Zohran Mamdani's near-certain victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, attention has shifted to his wife, Rama Duwaji, who remained out of the public eye during much of his campaign. Duwaji, an accomplished artist and social justice advocate, is now stepping...

NYC's Mamdani Borrowed a Key Theme From Trump

Mayoral candidate has put a focus on affordability

(Newser) - The state lawmaker who upended New York City politics this week is a democratic socialist described as a "Communist Lunatic" by President Trump, reports the Guardian . But in an interview with the New York Times , Zohran Mamdani says his successful mayoral campaign in the Democratic primary drew a key...

NYC Election Stunner May Yield New Democratic Star
'I Haven't Seen This
Since Barack Obama Ran'
THE RUNDOWN
Jun 25, 2025 8:17 AM CDT

'I Haven't Seen This Since Barack Obama Ran'

Zohran Mamdani, who pulled off a surprise upset in NYC's Dem mayoral primary, is now in the spotlight

(Newser) - Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani could end up being New York City's first Muslim and Indian American mayor in November, after Andrew Cuomo conceded the Democratic mayoral primary to him in the Big Apple on Tuesday night. The ranked choice voting numbers still await a final tabulation, and Mamdani would...

Anthony Weiner's Comeback Bid Not Going So Well

In early returns, he's in 4th place in New York city council race

(Newser) - Disgraced former US Rep. Anthony Weiner is trailing badly in the Democratic primary for a New York City Council seat as the race moves to a ranked choice vote count to decide the winner. Initial returns Tuesday showed Weiner running in a distant fourth place in the five-person race for...

Cuomo Concedes NYC Mayoral Primary in 'Stunning Upset'

Zohran Mamdani declares victory, though ultimate outcome is still to be decided

(Newser) - Zohran Mamdani declared victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday night after Andrew Cuomo conceded the race in a stunning upset, as the young, progressive upstart built a substantial lead over the more experienced but scandal-scarred former governor. Though the race's ultimate outcome will still be...

On Eve of NYC Vote, a Surprise in the Polls

Emerson College sees Zohran Mamdani winning mayoral primary over Andrew Cuomo

(Newser) - The final poll from Emerson College in the closely watched Democratic primary for New York City mayor has a surprise: It shows Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani defeating former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The New York Post describes the result, which comes one day before the election, as "stunning." Details:...

Report: 'Bunch' of Pills Found Near Burrell's Body

Per TMZ, NYT , probe into Food Network chef's death is turning to possible drug overdose

(Newser) - As the tributes continue to pour in for Anne Burrell, who died suddenly Tuesday at her New York home at the age of 55, law enforcement sources tell TMZ that the NYPD probe around the Food Network star's death may be centering on a possible drug overdose. Those sources...

Boy, 15, Struck by Lightning in Central Park

'He's lucky to be alive,' cop says of 15-year-old Yassin Khalifa, who suffered minor burns

(Newser) - A 15-year-old boy is recuperating after being struck by lightning in New York's Central Park, lucky to escape with just minor burns. The New York Times reports that the incident happened Thursday afternoon when a thunderstorm hit, as a group of teens was hanging out on the east side...

Candidate's Intifada Answer Elicits Outrage

Zohran Mamdani, who would be New York City's first Muslim mayor, appeared to defend slogan

(Newser) - Political rivals and Jewish organizations responded with harsh criticism to remarks by a New York City mayoral candidate that seemed to defend the slogan "globalize the intifada." Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist who would be the city's first Muslim mayor, choked up Wednesday as he told reporters...

ICE Agents Arrest NYC Mayoral Candidate

Brad Lander accused of obstruction at immigration court in Manhattan

(Newser) - It's another high-profile confrontation between federal agents and a Democratic politician: Agents on Tuesday arrested New York City comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander as he escorted a man out of immigration court in Manhattan, reports FOX5 .
  • "You're obstructing," an agent told Lander, per the AP
...

10 American Cities With the Worst Commutes

New York has the longest, while Tulsa has the shortest

(Newser) - The average commute time in the US is 26.8 minutes, according to an analysis of 2023 Census Bureau data at Yardi Kube . That's up 0.4 minutes from the previous year, likely the result of a greater number of people returning to the office. The site crunches all...

NYPD Commissioner on 9/11 Dead at 69




'America's Cop'
Bernard Kerik
Dead at 69
OBITUARY
May 30, 2025 1:30 AM CDT

'America's Cop' Bernard Kerik Dead at 69

Former NYPD commissioner later served time for tax fraud

(Newser) - Bernard Kerik, the former New York City police commissioner who led during 9/11 and later went to prison before receiving a presidential pardon, has died at 69. The NYPD confirmed Kerik's death on Thursday following what was described as a private illness, the AP reports. Kerik, an Army...

Cops: Italian Visitor Kidnapped in NYC Over Bitcoin Password

Suspect is charged after victim escapes Manhattan apartment

(Newser) - Police in New York City have charged a man in a bizarre case that involves bitcoin and allegations of torture. Authorities arrested John Woeltz, described as a 37-year-old cryptocurrency investor, and accused him of holding a visitor from Italy prisoner in a Manhattan apartment for about two weeks, reports CBS...

The Brooklyn Bridge Has Long Been a Hazard for Ships

The first incident happened before construction was even finished

(Newser) - A Mexican navy tall ship's fatal collision with the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday highlighted a hazard that has worried seafarers for nearly 150 years. While historians say Saturday's crash appears to be the first boat collision with the bridge to take the lives of crew members, vessels have...

New York Pilot Was in Control of Mexican Navy Ship

And had as little as 80 to 90 seconds to react after ship apparently lost power

(Newser) - A New York-based harbor pilot was operating the Mexican navy ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge over the weekend, officials said Tuesday. "The ship must be controlled by a specialized harbor pilot from the New York government," Admiral Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles said at a press...

Mexican Ship's Brooklyn Bridge Accident Has Turned Fatal

Two crew members aboard the training vessel were killed

(Newser) - Two crew members aboard a Mexican navy ship on a goodwill tour are dead after the vessel struck the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday. The training ship Cuauhtemoc was carrying 277 people when it hit the bridge about 8:20pm, snapping three masts and leaving some sailors trapped in harnesses...

On NYC's Billionaires' Row, a 'Far-Reaching Fraud'

Condo owners sue over condition of building at 432 Park Ave., which they say has 'thousands' of cracks

(Newser) - In 2015, the nearly 1,400-foot-tall high rise at 432 Park Avenue was completed, a luxury "pencil tower" to join the others dotting the Manhattan skyline, including on so-called Billionaires' Row. Now, owners of condo units at that address are suing, claiming the skyscraper is plagued by various flaws,...

Former FDNY Fire Chief Gets 3 Years in Corruption Scandal

Anthony Saccavino admitted taking tens of thousands of dollars in bribes

(Newser) - A former New York City Fire Department chief was sentenced to three years in prison Wednesday for accepting tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to fast-track fire safety inspections at restaurants, hotels, and other city businesses. Anthony Saccavino, 61, pleaded guilty in January to running the scheme while heading...

NYC Finally Loses Control of Rikers Island

Federal judge says outside manager will be appointed to improve conditions at notorious jail

(Newser) - New York City has been ordered to turn over control of Rikers Island—one of the country's most notorious jails—and other city lockups to an outside manager. A federal judge who issued a scathing ruling on violence in the city's jails last year said the official would...

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