Zohran Mamdani delivers his victory speech after being elected New York City mayor on Nov. 4, capping his meteoric rise to national prominence. The 34-year-old democratic socialist will make history as the city’s first Muslim mayor – and its youngest in more than a century.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams abandons his reelection campaign
New York City Mayor Eric Adams ended his reelection campaign on Sept. 28 after months of scandals, corruption probes, and collapsing political support. His withdrawal reshapes the race, potentially boosting former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s centrist bid against Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, while Republican Curtis Sliwa remains a long-shot contender.
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Progressives and the Black Vote
By Dayvon Love Zorhan Mamdani’s victory in the Democratic Party primary for mayor of New York City has led to conversations about the limitations of progressives ability to appeal to Black people. Especially in the context of a general election against the current mayor, Eric Adams, who will certainly focus on Mamdani’s weakness with traditional […]
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The tragedies of Eric Adams, Marcellus Williams and Mark Robinson
Three Black men, Eric Adams, Marcellus Williams and Mark Robinson, have recently made headlines for different reasons, highlighting the importance of effective participation in government and the consequences of ignoring the rules.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams criminally indicted
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has pleaded not guilty to charges of bribery, wire fraud, soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals and conspiracy, marking a pivotal moment in his tumultuous tenure.
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Libraries are cornerstones of our communities — and they need our help
Conservative politicians are targeting libraries by introducing bills that threaten librarians with prison time for lending books deemed “age-inappropriate,” while libraries continue to provide essential services to their communities, including career services, free meals, and refuge during heatwaves.
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What we know about Mayor Adams and the FBI probe
By Ariama C. LongReport for America Corps Member / Amsterdam News Staff New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been in the hot seat for the last few weeks as a Federal Bureau of Investigation probe, mostly into his 2021 mayoral campaign donations, ramps up tensions around City Hall. So far he’s maintained that he […]
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FBI seizes NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ electronic devices amid investigation
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – FBI agents confiscated electronic devices belonging to New York City Mayor Eric Adams earlier this week, intensifying a criminal inquiry into potential collaboration with the Turkish government, among others, in an alleged scheme to funnel funds into Adams’ 2021 campaign coffers. According to […]