‘It’s become a litmus test’: wins for Israel critics shine light on key issue for Democrats

Candidates who believe Israel has committed genocide won big in New York – will it push the party to move their way? Regardless of which party wins control of Congress in November, New York City voters have all but ensured that next year a vocal bloc of new House Democrats will arrive on Capitol Hill, elected, in large part, because they believe Israel has committed a genocide in Gaza. That is an upshot of the primary elections held Tuesday in New York, where voters ousted two incumbent House...

By Chris Stein in Washington

Mamdani's suited pool plunge overshadowed by political clash with GOP gubernatorial candidate

Video shows Mayor Zohran Mamdani jumping into an East Harlem pool in a suit, but the event turned into a clash with Bruce Blakeman over remarks about a Dem congressional candidate.

Zohran Mamdani names three ex-English cricketers as his favorites: New York City Mayor recalls watching Test cricket back in the day

If you thought the NYC mayor was just a Knicks fan, think again because in a recent segment, he was quick to name three former English cricketers as his favorites.

Suit, tie and splash: Mamdani dives into pool, breaks dress code to kick off summer - watch

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has revived a decade-old tradition by taking a ceremonial plunge into a public pool, marking the start of the summer swimming season. Dressed in a full suit and tie, Mamdani's dive into the Thomas Jefferson Pool in East Harlem also celebrated 90 years of public swimming in the city, a legacy initiated by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia.

By TOI WORLD DESK

A Civil War May Be Brewing In The Democratic Party

A Civil War May Be Brewing In The Democratic Party Tuesday's primary results weren't just a bad night for the Democratic establishment. They were a warning shot that the party's socialist insurgency has arrived, is organized, and intends to win. And the problem for them is that they have no idea what to do about it, which could spark a civil war within the party. On election morning, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joins former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander as he cam...

By Tyler Durden