Zohran Mamdani and NY Gov. Hochul Deliver on Mayor’s Free Childcare Campaign Promise
One of Mamdani’s central campaign promises becomes reality only a week after inauguration.
NYPD Power Shuffle: The Major Change Almost No One Reported
By Joshua Scheer Something most of the media is missing, as Ken Klippenstein reports, is a significant shift involving New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch. Long a controversial figure,…
Why Israel and Major Jewish Organizations Are Targeting New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani
By Joshua Scheer In an extraordinary opening salvo against New York City’s newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, the government of Israel joined major U.S. Jewish organizations in accusing him of…
Tax the Rich, Say Mamdani, Sanders, and NYC Inauguration Crowd
“For too long in our city, freedom has belonged only to those who can afford to buy it,” said the new mayor. “Our City Hall will change that."
Zohran Mamdani’s Inaugural Address
This is Zohran Mamdani’s inaugural speech given at the steps of City Hall in downtown New York City on January 1, 2026. My fellow New Yorkers, today begins a new…
A New Mayor, an Old Tradition: Yiddish Socialism Reawakens
By Joshua Scheer First off, happy New Year. Late last night, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in deep in the bowels of a New York City subway station. Then this morning,…
Zohran Mamdani’s Symbolism-Inspired Campaign Becomes Reality
Mamdani made himself an approachable, real and concerned New Yorker who was able to both identify the issues facing ordinary citizens as well as solutions he plans to implement.
The Zohran Mamdani Count: Lina Khan, Familiar Progressive Faces and Key Allies Populate Transition Team
Mamdani’s 400+ person transition team signals — for the most part — an encouraging representation of the movement.
The Zohran Mamdani Count: Keeping NYPD Boss Tisch Looks Like Strike One
Before his January 1 inauguration, Mamdani is already making contentious decisions as mayor-elect.
As Zohran Mamdani prepares to enter City Hall he faces pressure from an unlikely source — Palestine activists
By Michael Arria for Mondoweiss Last month, activists gathered outside New York City’s Park East Synagogue to protest an event hosted by Nefesh B’Nefesh, an organization that assists Jewish individuals…
Unraveling the Rot: Doug Henwood on America’s Economic Elites and the Fight for a Just Future
Today on Scheer Intelligence we dive deep into the intricate web of America’s economic landscape with our esteemed guest, Doug Henwood. As a prominent economist and writer for outlets like…
Cheney Died, Mamdani Won; Has a New Era Begun?
By Joe Lauria Special to Consortium News On the evening of Monday, Nov. 3, former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney was pronounced dead at his home in McLean, VA. About…
Free Buses Can Be a Reality — Just Look at Maryland
Zohran Mamdani’s plan for free buses is not a pipe dream. Montgomery County, Maryland, made its buses free this year.
Stefanik Stumbles as Trump Hails NYC Mayor Mamdani
By Joshua Scheer Rep. Elise Stefanik’s path to the New York governor’s race is facing new challenges after former President Trump publicly praised newly-elected NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Stefanik has…
After Threats Throughout NYC Campaign, Trump Lauds Mamdani at White House
“I feel very confident that he can do a very good job,” Trump said of Mamdani after their White House meeting. “I think he is going to surprise some conservative…