He defunded the MTA to send money to upstate ski resorts. He presided over the ‘summer of hell’ — and did all of this while denying that the state had any control over the MTA.
Zohran Mamdani
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Zohran Mamdani is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 36th district. Elected as a Democrat, he is known for his progressive policies and advocacy for social justice. Mamdani has focused on issues such as housing equity, healthcare access, and environmental justice during his time in office. He has been an outspoken advocate for the rights of marginalized communities in New York.
The same imam met with Mayor Bloomberg, met with Mayor De Blasio, campaigned alongside Eric Adams, and the only time it became an issue of national attention was when I met with him.
I just have to say it’s been an hour and 20 minutes of this debate, and we haven’t heard Governor Cuomo say the word ‘affordable.’ That’s why he lost the primary. That’s why he’ll lose the general election.
If you want to look for me on the ballot, you’ll find me as the Democrat,” Mamdani said.
If I would be allowed to finish, that I would not recognize any state's right to exist with a system of hierarchy on the basis of race or religion.
I've said time and again that I recognize Israel's right to exist. I've said that I will not recognize any state's—
I want to be very clear, not only have I never called for the legalization of prostitution, I’m not calling for that today either.
It's been an hour and 20 minutes of this debate, and we haven't heard Governor Cuomo say the word 'affordability.' That's why he lost the (Democratic) primary.
Look, a lot of people have called even my campaign a non-starter when we first began and now I stand before you proud to be the Democratic nominee who got the most votes in city primary history.
What New Yorkers need is a mayor who can stand up to Donald Trump and actually deliver.





