NYC Mayoral Election Controversies Unfold

New York Governor Kathy Hochul was heckled by a crowd at a rally for Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign in Queens, New York. The crowd chanted 'tax the rich' as Hochul attempted to speak, forcing Mamdani to come on stage early to quell the crowd. Hochul had previously expressed concerns about Mamdani's tax-the-rich policies. Other speakers at the rally included Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders, who urged supporters not to underestimate Mamdani's opponents despite his lead in the polls. The rally was part of Mamdani's 'New York is Not For Sale' campaign, which aims to mobilize voters ahead of the November 4 mayoral election.

New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism for his decision to keep NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch on board if he wins the election, despite her previous opposition to some criminal-justice reforms he supports. Mamdani insists that Tisch will 'follow my lead' on reform, but has not spoken to her privately since July. Tisch has been a vocal opponent of some reforms, blaming them for crime spikes in the city. Mamdani's signature policing policy, creating a Department of Public Safety, would require Tisch's full support to roll out.

Columnist Miranda Devine argues that 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' has evolved into 'Trump Projection Disorder' among Democrats, who are imitating Trump's style and adopting extreme views. She cites examples of Democratic candidates with controversial pasts, such as Graham Platner with a Nazi tattoo and Jay Jones who expressed a desire to murder a Republican lawmaker and their children. Devine criticizes Democrats for their desperation and nihilism as they struggle to counter Trump's influence.

The article criticizes Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, for his unrealistic campaign promises and lack of experience. The author, Kyle Smith, argues that Mamdani's proposals, such as making buses free and implementing a $6 billion free child-care program, are unaffordable and unrealistic. Smith also questions Mamdani's understanding of governance and his ability to manage the city's finances. The article suggests that Mamdani's youth and inexperience make him unfit for the role of mayor, and that his ideas are outdated and unworkable.