“Sylvia was one of those New Yorkers. She arrived here at the age of 11, where she immediately landed in the center of the gay rights movement. She befriended the legendary Marsha P. Johnson, protested at Stonewall, and led marches for equality. But even among the Queer community, trans New Yorkers were excluded.”

Mamdani has faced backlash from Jewish leaders for his failure to condemn the pro-Palestinian phrase “globalize the intifada,” as well as for his support for the Boycott, Divest and Sanctions movement against Israel. He has since said he would “discourage” use of the slogan and has sought to strengthen relations with Jews in New York.

The Democratic National Committee chair has spoken positively about Mamdani’s campaign in the past, saying Democrats are “better served” by a broad coalition.

"I just couldn't believe what was happening," Mamdani said of his June appearance. "That a genocide could be distilled into a late-night game."

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, said he would be willing to credit President Donald Trump with brokering a ceasefire in Gaza if the agreement is enforced and “delivers peace.

The Democratic socialist was ushered by security into his car as the irate man followed and demanded he denounce Hezbollah.

As the specifics of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas come into place, our writers cover the latest news. But, first, a new Profile of Zohran Mamdani explores whether the young candidate can transform Democratic politics.

The New York City mayoral candidate gave his followers an important history lesson while pledging to fight the president's transphobic attacks.

Mausser found the Democratic Socialists of America and became involved in her local New York City chapter, where she met then-New York State Assembly candidate Zohran Mamdani, who has been a member of DSA since 2017.

New York City socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani broke his silence on the release of Israeli hostages on Monday in a statement that did not mention President Trump.