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DSA leader's working-class image takes hit as public records pile up contradictions

August 31, 2026

DSA leader's working-class image takes hit as public records pile up contradictions

Gustavo Gordillo, NYC Democratic Socialists of America co-chair, faces scrutiny over claims about his immigrant parents, union status and housing.

Nicolás Maduro flashes peace signs in first prison photos since US capture in Caracas

August 30, 2026

Nicolás Maduro flashes peace signs in first prison photos since US capture in Caracas

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared in his first photos from a New York prison, smiling as he awaits trial on federal drug trafficking charges.

Mamdani turns on New York City teachers union with lawsuit blocking pay raises for educators

August 30, 2026

Mamdani turns on New York City teachers union with lawsuit blocking pay raises for educators

The United Federation of Teachers filed a motion to intervene after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sued to block paraprofessional bonuses he once backed.

649 years ago, a prominent Muslim scholar warned us about Mayor Mamdani's ideas

August 30, 2026

649 years ago, a prominent Muslim scholar warned us about Mayor Mamdani's ideas

Zohran Mamdani's city-owned grocery stores plan echoes the exact cycle Ibn Khaldun warned would weaken empires through subsidies and state commerce.

Retired Port Authority officers tell Mamdani, Hochul to stay away from Ground Zero on 9/11

August 29, 2026

Retired Port Authority officers tell Mamdani, Hochul to stay away from Ground Zero on 9/11

Retired Port Authority police officers are urging Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul to skip the 25th anniversary 9/11 commemoration at Ground Zero.

Hochul ICE policy ‘written in the blood of victims,’ opponent says as sheriffs sue

August 28, 2026

Hochul ICE policy ‘written in the blood of victims,’ opponent says as sheriffs sue

The clash comes as another top Republican declared Hochul 'doesn't give a s— about public safety'

Mamdani stands by DSA insider accused of stiffing landlord amid $1.4M townhome makeover

August 27, 2026

Mamdani stands by DSA insider accused of stiffing landlord amid $1.4M townhome makeover

Mayor Zohran Mamdani twice declined to distance himself from NYC-DSA co-chair Gustavo Gordillo, who faces a pending rent case and scrutiny over his union credentials and family townhouse renovation.

Mamdani ignites online firestorm after mourning death of inmate charged in grisly murder: 'WTF are we doing?'

August 27, 2026

Mamdani ignites online firestorm after mourning death of inmate charged in grisly murder: 'WTF are we doing?'

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's post mourning Clarence Woodward, a murder suspect who died on Rikers Island, sparked conservative outrage.

NYC business owners revolt over Mamdani’s government-run grocery stores: ‘Doomed for disaster'

August 26, 2026

NYC business owners revolt over Mamdani’s government-run grocery stores: ‘Doomed for disaster'

Bodega owners rallied in Harlem to oppose Zohran Mamdani's city-run grocery stores, filing two lawsuits that allege civil rights violations.

Grocers issue warning over Mamdani’s taxpayer-backed stores: 'We're going to go after' them

August 26, 2026

Grocers issue warning over Mamdani’s taxpayer-backed stores: 'We're going to go after' them

Frank Garcia's coalition threatens to sue any operator joining Zohran Mamdani's NYC government-owned grocery store program in new legal fight.