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Zohran Mamdani To Be 111th Nyc Mayor Historian Refutes Challenges

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On Jan. 1, Zohran Mamdani is expected to be sworn in as New York City’s 111th mayor. But a historian says he’s made a discovery that could rewrite five centuries of history: The number is wrong. Mamdani, according to Paul Hortenstine’s research, is actually the 112th mayor. He says the error dates back to 1674, when Mayor Matthias Nicolls served a second, nonconsecutive term that isn’t reflected in the official record. Another historian and a historical group affirmed the findings.

The miscount has a domino effect. Nicolls’ absence means the number of every subsequent mayor is off by one. Fiorella La Guardia wasn’t the 99th mayor; he was the 100th. Mayor Eric Adams, who frequently declares “I’m 110,” is actually 111. As New York City prepares to inaugurate Zohran Mamdani as its new mayor, historical inconsistencies have surfaced casting doubt on his numerical order in the lineup of city leaders. According to research by historian Paul Hortenstine, Mamdani should be sworn in as the 112th mayor, not the 111th as commonly believed.

Hortenstine claims the error traces back to 1674 when Mayor Matthias Nicolls' second term was omitted from the official record. These findings, supported by another historian and a historical group, suggest a revision of the numerical count for all subsequent mayors, meaning that, for instance, Fiorella La Guardia wasn't the 99th but rather the... "I would hope that the city takes the history of mayors very seriously," said Hortenstine in an interview reported by Gothamist. On a parallel note, Mayor-elect Mamdani is set to dramatically reconfigure city government. His announcement to form 17 transition advisory committees to help advise on policy and appointments, comprised of over 400 individuals, demonstrates intent to shake up the proverbial business as usual. "New Yorkers have placed a great deal of hope and expectation in this new course that they have elected us to chart," Mamdani said on CBS News, indicating a move to quickly implement tangible...

Among the committees, two stand out to symbolically reassure his Democratic Socialist supporters - the committees on worker justice and community organizing – reflecting a promise to keep fiercely advocating for their causes. These committees convey a strategic blend of governmental veterans and fresh faces, with names like Rodney Harrison and Kathy Wylde featuring prominently. This initiative touts a belief that filling 17,000 current city government vacancies, including substantial numbers in the NYPD, Department of Education, and Correction Department, can convert into opportunities to drive progress and embody New... As per a news conference covered by CBS News, Mamdani stated, "A love for hard work, a deep belief in the promise of New York City, and a commitment to the affordability agenda that... In the landscape of these unfolding narratives, whether adjusting the historical record or re-envisioning a city's leadership, Mamdani's upcoming administration demonstrates a firm grasp on the necessity to both acknowledge the past and to... Transition Executive Director Elana Leopold echoed similar sentiments, declaring, "Excellence is the guiding light driving this transition, and today's committee appointees are no exception," as mentioned on CBS News.

The team seems ready to take on the city's most challenging issues, from housing access and emergency preparedness to the everyday operations that demand excellence for the city to thrive. The full list of committee members and their expertise provides a glimpse of the diverse and dynamic approach this incoming administration aims to employ from day one. Winning one of the most competitive elections, Zohran Mamdani scripted history on Tuesday night by getting elected as the next Mayor of New York. Mamdani defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani, the Ugandan-born son of filmmaker Mira Nair and professor Mahmood Mamdani, becomes New York’s first Muslim mayor and first person of South Asian descent to lead the city. “Tonight you have delivered a mandate for change, a mandate for a new kind of politics, a mandate for a city we can afford, and a mandate for a government that can deliver exactly...

In the largest turnout in a mayoral race in over five decades, over 2 million people voted, according to the New York City Board of Elections. Mamdani has been a member of the Democratic Socialists of America since 2017. When Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election, Grace Mausser had just graduated from college. "I was very much a part of the liberal establishment -- more on the progressive side -- but totally believed that Hillary Clinton was going to win," said the 31-year-old Houston native. "Like millions of other people, I was totally shocked and really dismayed." Searching for a way to turn her disappointment into action, Mausser recalled the energy behind Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign that year -- and how he referred to himself as a democratic socialist on the...

Mausser found the Democratic Socialists of America and became involved in her local New York City chapter, where she met then-New York State Assembly candidate Zohran Mamdani, who has been a member of DSA... Editor’s Note: The following article was originally written by Ximena Tobon, one of the Tribuno’s first summer interns. Zohran K. Mamdani born in Kampala, Uganda moved to New York City at the age of 7, became a New York Assembly member in 2021, and is now the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor’s... On June 24th, Mamdani won the Democratic primary defeating former New York governor Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo resigned following sexual harassment allegations, leaving behind a shadow of misusing $5 million MTA funds for ski-resorts, concealing thousands of nursing home COVID-19 related deaths, and more.

Mamdani’s win has received backlash from the Republican party including members of the House of Representatives and President Donald Trump. Through X (formally Twitter), Tennessee representative Andy Ogles called for Mamdani’s deportation while referring to him with an Islamophobic name, South Carolina representative Nancy Mace suggested his election could be tied to terrorists attacks... President Donald Trump, too, wrote on Truth Social, a platform owned by Trump Media, that Mamdani is an uneducated Communist lunatic with bad looks. Even members of the Democratic party attempted to take down Mamdani, and failed. A pro-Cuomo super PAC named “Fix the City” spent over $5.4 million on an advertisement showing Mamdani as a radical who would defund the police and move the homeless into subway stations. As a Democratic Socialist, Mamdani stands on the “far-left” of a party who has not seen high young voter turnout since 2008 and wants to appeal to moderate Democrats and Independents.

Mamdani’s victory can be attributed to his social media campaign and engagement with younger voter generations. Most of his videos were filmed in everyday locations for New Yorkers like the subway, halal carts, community centers, festivals, and more. They were in English and Spanish, as well as in Urdu/Hindi, showing communities how, when, and where to vote. He is focused on lowering the cost of living for the working class as “New York is the greatest city in the globe… but what good is that if no one can afford to...

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