Zohran Mamdani Strikes New York
During the November 4, 2025 elections, New York Borough, Queens, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani got just over 50% of the votes in the three-way mayoral contest, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani, 34, became the city’s first Muslim mayor and the first of South Asian descent. His win drew national attention and is being closely watched by business leaders. Reuters reports that Wall Street insiders expressed concern that his progressive platform might...