New York governor calls mayoral race fallout ‘hysteria’

Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, has faced backlash for endorsing Aber Kawas, a candidate for the New York State Assembly who has made controversial remarks about the September 11 attacks. Critics from both conservative and some progressive circles argue that Kawas's comments are incendiary and inappropriate for U.S. politics.

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani dismissed Council member Chi Ossé's primary challenge against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, stating that 'now is not the time' for such a contest. Mamdani's comments reflect a desire for party unity amid ongoing political tensions.

NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is under scrutiny for endorsing Aber Kawas, an activist linked to CAIR, who previously referred to the 9/11 attacks as 'a terror attack that a couple of people did.' This endorsement has raised concerns about Mamdani's stance on terrorism and national security.

New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed on Wednesday that she will continue in her role under Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. This decision ensures continuity in the leadership of the NYPD as Mamdani prepares to take office, despite his previous calls to defund the police. Tisch's commitment is seen as crucial for ongoing crime reduction efforts in the city.

New York City's mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, announced that current police commissioner Jessica Tisch will retain her position when he takes office. Mamdani, known for his democratic socialist views and criticism of the police, aims to maintain continuity in the leadership of the New York Police Department as he prepares to implement his agenda.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) is leading Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) by 20 points in the upcoming governor's race, according to a recent Siena Research Institute poll. The survey indicates that Hochul holds a significant advantage as she seeks re-election nearly a year before the election, with 52% of respondents supporting her compared to 32% for Stefanik.

Mayor Eric Adams expressed concerns for Jewish New Yorkers following the election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor-elect, stating that 'everything is not fine' during an event in Israel. His comments reflect apprehensions about the implications of Mamdani's victory for the Jewish community in New York City.

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has announced that the current police commissioner, Jessica Tisch, will continue in her role. This decision reflects Mamdani's commitment to maintaining continuity in the leadership of the New York Police Department as he prepares to take office.