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‘Rules for Thee but Not for Our Socialist Leaders’: NYC Man Rages Over Mamdani’s Power-Saving Push

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July 7, 2026

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‘Rules for Thee but Not for Our Socialist Leaders’: NYC Man Rages Over Mamdani’s Power-Saving Push

A video uploaded by @WallStreetApes on X shows a New York man condemning Mayor Zohran Mamdani for the city’s recent power-saving efforts during a heat wave. In the video, the man criticizes Con Edison’s temporary voltage reduction and Mamdani’s request that locals set their thermostats to 78 degrees. The comments quickly turned into a debate Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post ‘Rules for Thee but Not for Our Socialist Leaders’: NYC Man Rages Over Mamdani’s Power-Saving Push appeared first on The Daily Dot.

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MS NOW

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· Jul 3, 2026

Mamdani’s speech for America’s 250th takes direct aim at MAGA bigotry

New York City’s progressive mayor expressed pride in the nation’s founding principles while rebuking oligarchs and federal immigration agents. The post Mamdani’s speech for America’s 250th takes direct aim at MAGA bigotry appeared first on MS NOW.

Associated Press

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· Jul 2, 2026

LIVE: Zohran Mamdani gives a speech on New York City’s role in the founding of America

Watch live as Mayor Zohran Mamdani gives a speech on New York City’s role in the founding of America and its position as the nation’s symbolic gateway. #newyork #mamdani #live

Toronto Sun

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· Jul 5, 2026

JONAH GOLDBERG: New York mayor ignoring 40 centuries of economic lessons

Rent controls and price controls don't work

Zeteo

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· Jun 24, 2026

Zohran Mamdani Is the Democrats’ New Kingmaker

Unlike more cautious elected Dems, the socialist mayor of New York City is spending his political capital – and can’t seem to stop winning. Democratic voters are behind him.

Liberty Nation

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· Jun 24, 2026

Socialists Dominate NY Primaries - Out With the Old Guard

The big winner on Tuesday was New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Legal Insurrection

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· Jun 30, 2026

Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports Floats Possibility of Running for Mayor of NYC

“Sometimes, I do feel like it’s my duty. I can’t turn away. I feel like I could make a change. Maybe I do run in politics” The post Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports Floats Possibility of Running for Mayor of NYC first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 25, 2026

New York turning to ‘radical’ leaders as Mamdani-backed candidates win primaries

Filmmaker Ami Horowitz says there is a new wave of radical leaders in New York City. Mr Horowitz told Sky News host Rita Panahi that New York City has been “historically pretty moderate". “We’ve seen de Blasio, and now we’re seeing Mamdani, who are absolute and complete radicals.”

Vox

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· Jun 24, 2026

Why the Mamdani-backed NY primary wins are not a fluke

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed three congressional candidates during the New York primaries — and they all won. Vox’s Astead Herndon explains how this shows a continued rise in the populist left. Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications (🔔) so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com. Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@voxdotcom Check out our articles: https://www.vox.com/ Listen to our podcasts: https://www.vox.com/podcasts

Independent Journal Review

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· Jun 24, 2026

Mamdani Flexes Political Muscle as His Candidates Sweep NYC Primaries

One year after his stunning rise to New York City’s highest office, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has demonstrated that his influence extends far beyond City Hall. According to Fox News , the socialist mayor played a central

The Nation

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· Jun 25, 2026

Progressives Are Winning Big. Here’s How We Keep It Up.

Linda Sarsour Some lessons from the triumphant New York City primaries. The post Progressives Are Winning Big. Here’s How We Keep It Up. appeared first on The Nation.

Real Clear Politics

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· Jun 25, 2026

Can the Would-Be Revolutionaries Stop Subway Stabbings?

Whoever figures out how to mobilize the folks fed-up with the current state of the city can make New York City great again.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 6, 2026

New constitution, 32-hour workweek, noncitizen voting: What’s in the DSA platform

The Democratic Socialists of America platform calls for ambitious reforms, including the adoption of a new constitution and allowing noncitizens to vote, according to its program for 2025 and 2026. Socialists have been on the rise after candidates such as Melat Kiros and Darializa Avila Chevalier beat longtime Democratic incumbents and New York City Mayor []

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jun 24, 2026

‘Truly a campaign we can all be proud of,’ Goldman says, conceding to Lander

“I have to get even more involved because, apparently, the progressive movement is taking such a deep root in New York City, we have no choice,” Sid Winston, of Brooklyn, told JNS.

Common Dreams

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· Jul 11, 2026

Mamdani Unveils New Rule to Crack Down on Junk Fees and Subscription Scams

Advocates say the move, a part of the Mayor's affordability agenda, will save New Yorkers up to 162.5 million annually.

Article | The Nation

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· Jun 25, 2026

Progressives Are Winning Big. Here's How We Keep It Up.

Linda Sarsour Some lessons from the triumphant New York City primaries. The post Progressives Are Winning Big. Here's How We Keep It Up. appeared first on The Nation.

Jacobin

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· Jun 24, 2026

Socialists Won Big in NYC Last Night and Aren’t Done Winning

With a clean sweep of electoral wins for Zohran Mamdani’s endorsees and nine out of ten victories for NYC Democratic Socialists of America last night, it’s clear the socialist mayor and socialist movement are major political forces to be reckoned with.

Reuters

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· Jun 24, 2026

Mamdani flexes political muscle with primary sweep

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani scored three major primary wins in his attempt to remake the Democratic Party into a democratic socialist force. US Congress and Justice Editor Michael Learmonth reports. #mamdani #newyork #primaryelection #democrat #democraticsocialist #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/new-york-mayor-mamdani-endorsements-test-democrats-appetite-far-left-candidates-2026-06-23/ 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Financial Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

The Democrats’ DSA siren song

Democratic Socialists are winning in New York, but the city is not America

The Real Deal

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· Jun 24, 2026

The primary winners poised to shake up real estate

A new wave of politicians is coming to Albany. The fight to represent New York in the state Senate and Assembly served as a fraught battleground of left-leaning candidates facing off against incumbents. Their wins — particularly those endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists of America (as well as the Working Families Party) — stand to have an outsized impact on influencing city and state policy on the real estate industry and beyond. While many candidates won by touting progressive DSA/WFP-backed bona fides, a few winners didn’t fit neatly into that mold and one more establishment incumbent []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

The Hill

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· Jul 9, 2026

O'Reilly: 'I believe that Mamdani is a communist'

Commentator Bill O’Reilly on Wednesday said he believes that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) is a “communist,” echoing claims shared by President Trump, Republicans and some Democrats. “I believe that Mandani is a communist. You don't freeze rents across the board unless you want to control where people live. You just don't,” O’Reilly...

Fox News

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· Jun 25, 2026

Florida GOP candidate warns NYC socialist primary wins will fuel business, resident exodus: 'Concerning'

Florida GOP congressional candidate Scott Singer says New York's socialist primary wins will drive more people and businesses to flee the city.

Attack the System

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· Jun 25, 2026

Socialists Hijacked My City

Socialists Hijacked My City Plus: The legality of ICE masks, elder care denial, McKinsey consultants dream of pie, and more LIZ WOLFE You know I’m inclined toward dramatic retellings, but I swear, this is real. The socialists absolutely swept the New York primary races last night. And now [] The post Socialists Hijacked My City first appeared on Attack the System.

The Daily Wire

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· Jun 30, 2026

Mamdani Leaves NYPD Out To Dry As City Council Reaches Massive Budget Deal

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani compromised with City Council Speaker Julie Menin on the city’s 126 billion 2027 budget and has visibly left out accommodations for the city’s police force. “We balanced this budget without resorting to austerity. We protected the services New Yorkers rely on, while restoring honesty to the City’s finances,” Mayor ...

Conservative Review

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· Jun 25, 2026

Meet the Mini-Mamdanis: Budding Crop of Extreme Left-Wing, 9/11-Justifying, Israel-Hating Socialists Win Primary Nods for New York State Legislature Seats

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani didn’t just sweep the Big Apple’s congressional races.The post Meet the Mini-Mamdanis: Budding Crop of Extreme Left-Wing, 9/11-Justifying, Israel-Hating Socialists Win Primary Nods for New York State Legislature Seats appeared first on .

The Daily Signal

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· Jun 24, 2026

Mamdani-Endorsed Candidates Critical of Israel Emerge Victorious in New York

Tuesday’s primary in New York saw a takeover of Democratic Socialists of America candidates and those endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. “[This is] the Democratic Party’s accelerating leftward shift under Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and the influence of the Democratic Socialists of America, pushing things like abolishing the police and open-border-style policies,” Tony...

National Review

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· Jun 24, 2026

Democrats Go Off the Socialist Deep End

New York primaries show the Democratic base is shifting to a revolutionary vanguard.

Townhall

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· Jul 7, 2026

Socialists Won Big in New York and Colorado – Now They’re Coming for These States

Socialists Won Big in New York and Colorado – Now They’re Coming for These States

The Root

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· Jun 22, 2026

Exclusive: NYC Mayor on Rolling Out His Free 2-K Childcare Program to Help Ease the Burden on Black Families

The Root spoke with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani about his plan to help Black New Yorkers who are trying to raise families in the most expensive city in the country.

Foreign Policy Journal

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· Jun 28, 2026

New York Union Leaders Warn Of Labor Exodus From Democratic Party As Socialist Politicians Rise

New York City’s Steamfitters Local 638, a union representing blue-collar steamfitters, pipefitters, HVAC technicians, and welders, has publicly rebuked the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America. Robert “Bobby” Bartels, Jr., the business manager of Steamfitters Local 638, told Fox News Digital that far-left politicians do not represent the interests of working-class Americans. “I [] The post New York Union Leaders Warn Of Labor Exodus From Democratic Party As Socialist Politicians Rise appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Tinubu defends NYSC reforms, says scheme must meet today’s realities

We are repositioning the NYSC from a mobilisation scheme into a national development platform for skills, employability, productivity and enterprise. The post Tinubu defends NYSC reforms, says scheme must meet today’s realities appeared first on Vanguard News.

NewsOne

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· Jun 26, 2026

New York City Board Approves Mayor Mamdani’s Rent Freeze: Here’s What We Know

On June 25, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani fulfilled another promise on his list of goals since stepping into office in January: tackling the city’s affordability crisis by issuing a city-wide rent freeze. Tuesday night, the New York Rent Guidelines Board voted to freeze rents for both one-year and two-year leases for residents living []

The Media Line

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· Jun 26, 2026

OPINION – Resisting the Urge To Sit Shiva for New York City 

When Zohran Mamdani won the New York City [] The post OPINION – Resisting the Urge To Sit Shiva for New York City appeared first on The Media Line.

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· Jul 10, 2026

MAGA Influencer Rages Against Mamdani, “Every American Knows That”

MAGA influencer and Turning Point USA talk show host Jack Posobiec criticized Democratic Socialist Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani for noting that the city was the first capital of the United States, a fact Mamdani mentioned during a Fourth of July celebration last weekend. Mamdani wrote: “Today’s Parade of Sail on the Hudson []

DawnNews English

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· Jul 4, 2026

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Marks America 250 With Powerful Independence Day Speech | Dawn News English

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a speech marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, urging Americans to confront the nation's contradictions and work toward its founding ideals. Speaking from New York City Hall, Mamdani reflected on immigration, democracy, equality and patriotism, calling on citizens to build a more just America as the country celebrates America 250 and Independence Day. #zohranmamdani #nyc #america250 #independenceday #usa #newyork #uspolitics #july4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Fortune

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· Jun 26, 2026

Mamdani lives up to campaign promise, freezing rent for about 1 million New Yorkers

The New York City Mayor called the decision “a historic victory for New York City tenants.”

Kotaku

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· Jul 9, 2026

Zohran Mamdani Played Mario Kart On Twitch, Should Stick To Mayoral Races

The New York City mayor has been using Twitch to talk to New Yorkers, and is finally playing games

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