New York City voters have chosen Zohran Mamdani as their next mayor, concluding a closely watched race that centered on affordable living, public safety, and city reform.  At 34-years-old, Mamdani will become the youngest mayor in over a century and the city’s first Muslim mayor, succeeding Eric Adams. His campaign emphasized policies aimed at improving public transit, expanding access to social services, and addressing the high cost of living. The race drew attention not only for its...

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In a political landscape where it seems the head demon in charge has unchecked power to tear everything apart, Zohran Mamdani stands as a bright beacon of what a leader can be.  I had the incredible pleasure of meeting Mr. Mamdani - on a first date of all things -  and somehow ran into each other twice in the same night. The second time, after only a two-minute conversation earlier, he remembered my name and  the magazine I worked for. That moment has stayed with me because it revealed...

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