Oct. 22, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist Assembly Member representing Astoria, has become the latest contender in next year’s race to unseat embattled Mayor Eric Adams, according to city Campaign Finance Board records. A member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), Mamdani filed a committee to run for mayor…
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Queens socialist lawmaker denounces Mideast violence but slams Israeli government following Hamas attack
Oct. 8, 2023 By Robert Pozarycki While most New York City officials are universally condemning Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel Saturday, one Queens lawmaker chose to play the both-sides game in reacting to the conflict. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani issued a statement Sunday reacting to the outburst of war in the Middle East, some…