Source: In These Times
by Brad Lander
“On Tuesday night, New Yorkers elected Zohran Mamdani to be our 111th Mayor — our first immigrant mayor in generations, and the first Muslim mayor in our city’s history. ‘In this moment of political darkness,’ Zohran said on Election Night, ’New York will be the light.’ He lit the match — but it’s on all of us to make it shine brightly. Zohran ran an inspired and inspiring campaign that came out of nowhere and stunned people with its momentum. … Voters were compelled by his laser focus on affordability. And they were inspired by his vision of a city where everyone belongs, where the full diversity of New Yorkers can live in dignity, instead of constant struggle. Andrew Cuomo, on the other hand, ran a sour, selfish, fear-mongering campaign, which exacerbated tensions and divisions in New York City.” (11/07/25)
https://inthesetimes.com/article/brad-landers-zohran-mamdani