August 2024. Did I lie? DID I LIE?!?

I took Brad and his fam on a walking tour through the neighborhood for his birthday last summer. The guy literally chose to have a private birthday event to learn more about NYC. You don’t see this kind of curiosity from politicians. He actually cares—and has my full support.

Dean Fuleihan, the incoming First Deputy Mayor of New York City: “If this is Zohran’s first political home, forgive me, but I hope you’ll adopt me.” ❤️💪🏽

Packed event tonight w/the Muslim Democratic Club of New York—Zohran’s *first* political home before anywhere else—to celebrate the year’s accomplishments. Numerous elected officials and candidates are present. “We wanted a seat at the table. Now we run the table.” — @Ali_Najmi

It's too fucking cold to kill anyone

It's so over for Goldman lol: "The city comptroller is expected to open his campaign with a pivotal endorsement from Mamdani. Lander has also sought support from progressive Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren."

Israelis transforming southern Syria into the next West Bank.

Now they get to carry that amazing energy into so many other organizing opportunities! We’ve got: 🌷@DianaforQueens in AD-36 🇵🇸@AberKawas in AD-34 ✊@claireforqueens in NY-7 And a bunch of other inspiring @nycDSA races all over the city! 2026 is gonna be 🔥🔥🔥

Comparison of NYC mayoral transitions says it all: ‼️ Eric Adams: 884 donors (avg $1,000+) ‼️ Bill de Blasio: 820 donors (avg $2,392) ‼️ Zohran Mamdani: ~ 30,000 donors (avg $88)

Thank you all for this amazing initial outpouring of support. We're only $2,500 away from our first-day fundraising goal. Every donation counts! https://t.co/J2ecREr2qP

Lmao: “If the new mayor wants to use the surge of interest in joining his mayoralty to get his administration up and running fast, he will face an ugly obstacle: the City’s civil service system. To call it ‘byzantine’ would be an insult to Byzantium.”

"La Guardia was complex and there were aspects of his mayoralty that Mamdani’s core supporters would not find cause to celebrate. But what made La Guardia so appealing was his vision for how the government could be deployed where private markets failed."

"How Things Really Get Done: Four former deputy mayors offer candid advice to New York City’s new mayor"

"Now it's time for the mayor-elect to seize this once-in-a-generation chance to do the hard work long sought by livable streets advocates and government veterans: reduce the dominance of cars."

"Addicted to their screens, strapped for cash, spiritually unmoored and socially stunted by the pandemic, young New Yorkers needed a reason to get out of the house. They found it in Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral run."

"NYC's next mayor can quickly make streets safer by simply reviving a raft of projects that Adams killed, watered-down or simply failed to complete at the behest of politically connected opponents or in the name of vague notions of 'community input.'"

What New York’s Waterfront Could Have Looked Like: "These proposals from The Times’s archives never came to pass. For most of them, that’s probably for the best."

How New York Could Protect Its Street Vendors: Wider sidewalks, attractive (and affordable) carts, dedicated spaces, commissary garages, hawker centers (and affordable housing)

“New York City has tied its record for the longest stretch without a homicide in recorded history. The city went 12 calendar days—Nov. 25 to Dec. 7–without a homicide.”

I'm honored to receive the endorsement of @nycDSA, the organization I joined and made my political home because I saw a commitment to winning power for working people. Only through our socialist movement can we win universal childcare, protect tenants, and defend immigrants. ✊🏽

🪡 This time last year, we were closing in on the final hour of the darkest era of Syria’s modern history. The liberation of Homs had been announced, and forces were already in Damascus securing a swift end to the genocidal Assad regime that had held our country and people