US EditionMamdani lead in New York mayoral Democratic primary leaves businesses on edge
- New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani won the city's Democratic mayoral primary in June, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in a two-man race.
- The primary outcome reflected Democratic voters' desire for new leadership focused on affordability and economic issues, amid widespread support for Cuomo from the party establishment.
- Mamdani, a 33-year-old self-described democratic socialist and critic of Israel, energized progressive young voters but also faces strong Republican attacks linking him to vulnerable Democrats.
- Political analysts said that heavy-handed Republican attacks could backfire by energizing Democratic voters, with Mamdani pledging to govern 'as a model for the Democratic Party' focused on working people.
- Mamdani's victory signals a generational and ideological shift in New York politics amid a housing affordability crisis, raising concerns among landlords and investors about proposed rent regulations.
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LEONARD QUART: Election Night in New York - The Berkshire Edge
The heat keeps me mainly home these days, I write, read a bit, moan about my painful hobbling, and spend too much time watching and listening to the news. I mostly listen to political news reports and discussions which are usually dire and make one feel angry and powerless. It moves me back to my usual pleasurable but mindless escapism, watching a variety of ball games, and detective series. Election night, I watch the coverage of NYC’s municipa…
What Does Mamdani’s Primary Win Mean for New York Real Estate?
There’s a new mayor (Certainly? Probably? Potentially?) coming to New York, and he has some big, big plans. Specifically for the city’s housing market. Late Tuesday night, New York State Assemblymember and Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani won the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, besting centrist candidate and former state Governor Andrew Cuomo. The win makes him the presumptive frontrunner in the city’s November election, and if he w…
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