By Iftikhar Gilani As Zohran Mamdani won the much-watched New York mayoral election, I could not help but think back to a humid Delhi afternoon decades ago. Twice, I had the privilege of meeting his parents — encounters that, in hindsight, form the quiet preface to the story of a young man who would one […]
WASHINGTON (MNTV) — Former US President Barack Obama has congratulated Democratic candidates on their victories in Tuesday’s elections, calling the results a reminder of the power of unity and progressive leadership — though he stopped short of commenting directly on Zohran Mamdani’s historic win in New York City. “Congratulations to all the D...
Progressive watchdog secures second term, aligning with Zohran Mamdani’s momentum NEW YORK (MNTV) — Incumbent Jumaane Williams was re-elected on Tuesday to serve another term as public advocate of New York City, solidifying his standing as one of the city’s most visible progressive officials. At 49, Williams, a longtime tenant-rights and immig...
The election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s 111th mayor marks a watershed in American urban politics — a triumph of grassroots organizing over establishment power NEW YORK (MNTV) – In one of the most closely watched municipal races in recent memory, Zohran Mamdani’s decisive win for mayor has upended New York’s political order and [&hell...
CNN exit polling finds majorities disapproving of Trump’s handling of the economy and sending a message of opposition at the ballot box NEW YORK (MNTV) – As voting ended Tuesday, CNN exit polls showed that Americans across several battleground states are unhappy with President Donald Trump’s economic policies. Rising costs, inflation, and fea...
MNTV News Desk Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill will win the race for governor in New Jersey, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, maintaining Democratic control of the chief executive role one year after the state showed signs of shifting toward President Donald Trump. Sherrill, who will be the first female Democratic governor in the state’s history, ...
NEW YORK / RICHMOND (MNTV) – Virginia state senator Ghazala Hashmi has won the race for lieutenant governor, according to projections from the Associated Press and Decision Desk HQ. Her victory is historic on multiple counts: she becomes the first Muslim and Indian American to hold statewide office in Virginia, and the first Muslim woman ever ...
NEW YORK, United States (MNTV) — As New Yorkers head to the polls, President Donald Trump has once again inserted himself into the city’s mayoral race — this time calling any Jewish person who votes for Zohran Mamdani a “stupid person.” In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump labeled Mamdani a “proven and […]
NEW YORK (MNTV) – New York City is voting across its five boroughs — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island — in one of its most closely watched mayoral races in years. More than five million New Yorkers are registered to vote this year, with early ballots already crossing 735,000 — the highest […]
NEW YORK (MNTV) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning that he could restrict federal funds to New York City if Zohran Mamdani wins the mayoralty has reignited a familiar question: how dependent is the city on Washington? The short answer, according to state and city fiscal monitors, is “not very” when looking at the big […]
