Mamdani preaches billionaires shouldn’t exist, but it’s unlikely he’d be the front-runner to become NYC’s next mayor if it wasn’t for the such deep-pocketed donor.

Mamdani has appointed Jeffrey Lerner—a former top Obama White House aide and Democratic National Committee political director ...

Recent polls show Democrats are perceived as 'out of touch' and 'weak' by many voters, as the party struggles with immigration policies and the rise of socialist candidates.

New York City has met many challenges in its history as the capital of capital. The constant problem that surrounds the city ...

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This past week we read “Balak” (Bamidbar (Numbers) 22:2-9.

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg is being slammed by his GOP opponent for policies she said give criminals a “get out of jail free card," contributing to a massive surge in shoplifting.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent drew a provocative comparison between his current boss, Trump and his former mentor, the ...

In a town where all politics is tribal, Mamdani has emerged as a leader of New York’s South Asian community, 600,000 strong, ...

Calling for “swift action” before it’s “too late,” Gov. Kathy Hochul sent a letter to President Trump this week asking him to ...