At first Mamdani’s new property tax was only going to affect people whose primary residence was elsewhere than in New York, and who owned second or third properties in the city worth over five million dollars. That was considered to … Continue reading →
Two men were stabbed near Central Park by the same perpetrator, without warning or previous interaction. One of the victims was visibly Jewish (wearing a kippah) and the other Asian, and the perpetrator is alleged to have shouted “Allahu Akbar!” … Continue reading →
Kulak landlords beware: Mamdani’s plan is to have DCWP [Department of Consumer and Worker Protection] work with the City Council on new legislation that would stipulate landlords could require either a credit check — paid for by the landlord or … Continue reading →
What could possibly go wrong?: “This is a historic victory for New York City tenants. After reviewing the data and hearing from New Yorkers across the city, the independent RGB has delivered a freeze on one-year leases, and the first-ever … Continue reading →
And winning the Democratic primaries in these House districts leads to virtually certain victories in November. That’s the beauty of a deep blue district. Win the primary and you’re in. And what you might imagine of Mamdani’s picks is true: … Continue reading →
And really, why would he? The story: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani won’t be attending the city’s annual Israel Day Parade on Sunday, a break from decades-long tradition, despite attending other events celebrating the city’s diverse cultural landscape. Since 1964, … Continue reading →
She’s refusing to give him more and more money to play with in his Socialist paradise-to-be: Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined forces with City Council Speaker Julie Menin to try to squeeze more dough out of Albany — a plea that … Continue reading →
Of course he did (my emphasis): “Who can better understand those who weep than those who have been made to weep for so long?” asked Mamdani, referencing his view of the Irish experience in America and comparing it to the … Continue reading →
Here’s the plan, according to this NY Post article: The motley crew of capitalist-crushing Democratic mayors includes Chicago’s Brandon Johnson, Boston’s Michelle Wu, Oakland’s Barbara Lee, Seattle’s Katie Wilson and Los Angeles’ Karen Bass. “Right now, we are the process … Continue reading →
Many of those who criticize Trump for the attack on Iran – and there are plenty who do, of course – say some version of “of course the mullahs are evil and need to be destroyed, but what Trump did … Continue reading →
Economics 101, according to Mamdani: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani introduced his $127 billion preliminary budget plan on Tuesday. … Mamdani threatened to raise property taxes by 9.5% and raid the rainy day fund if Gov. Kathy Hochul does … Continue reading →
Mamdani is staging a series of struggle sessions in which people complain about bad kulaks landlords. These events have been given the alliterative title of “Rental Ripoff” hearings: New Yorkers will be able to lament about their rental woes – … Continue reading →