13 h. ago Make green great again: Can appeals to the wallet make climate policy an election

In this week’s newsletter: At a major gathering in New York, climate advocates say that language has to change• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereAt stuffy United Nations press conferences, in swanky auditoriums and at sticky socialist dance parties, one word was on everyone’s lips at this year’s Climate Week NYC: affordability.The US energy secretary, Chris Wright, said under that under President Trump the United States is “returning to commonsense energy policies that focus on affordability”. The former energy secretary, Jennifer Granholm, said Democrats must focus on renewable power’s ability to shrink power bills to win elections. And supporters of the almost certainly soon-to-be New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, trumpeted their efforts to link green policies with efforts to lower city residents’ rent and make transit affordable.Revealed: Europe losing 600 football pitches of nature and crop land a dayUK fracking ban to be brought forward as Labour ...

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3 d. ago NYC’s Eric Adams: No mayor has had more fun losing his job — from rat buckets to a stair

It has been a tumultuous four years for Eric Adams, whose administration has been dogged by scandal and accusations of corruption

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5 d. ago Eric Adams drops out of New York mayoral race weeks before election

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo will now face off in city’s November poll

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1 week ago How the billionaire class and wealthy landlords are conspiring against Zohran Mamdani

The wealthiest New Yorkers are desperately to rally support – and millions of dollars – for Andrew Cuomo to defeat the democratic socialistZohran Mamdani has had to overcome a lot during his campaign to be New York City’s next mayor.His age, relative lack of experience and his self-stated democratic socialism could have held him back. Yet the 33-year-old, a relative unknown 12 months ago, sailed through all challenges as he became the favorite to win the election in November. Continue reading...

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1 week ago On the street and in your feed: the joyful genius of Zohran Mamdani’s viral videos

The frontrunner for New York mayor has won social media with clips that are always fun – and resolutely on-messageZohran Mamdani’s commanding lead in the New York City mayoral election owes much to his ability to tap into the concerns of New Yorkers – putting affordability and housing at the center of his campaign.But he’s been helped, too, by a superstar social media presence. The charismatic 33-year-old regularly beams out slick videos on TikTok and Instagram that have helped raise his profile and attract a swathe of voters and volunteers. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Woody Allen reveals whether he’s voting for Mamdani or Cuomo in NYC mayor’s race

A new Marist poll puts Mamdani head and shoulders above other candidates in the city’s mayoral race

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2 w. ago Texas man charged with hate crimes over threatening voicemails to Zohran Mamdani: ‘You deserve to be six feet under’

Jeremy Fistel accused of sending violent anti-Muslim messages to New York City mayoral candidate

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2 w. ago Texas man charged with threatening NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani

A Texas man has been charged with threatening New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani

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2 w. ago NYC mayor throws support behind bill to ban Central Park horse carriages

New York City’s mayor has thrown his support behind a proposal to end the horse-drawn carriages that have been fixtures in Central Park for more than 150 years, citing safety concerns

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2 w. ago Kathy Hochul backs Zohran Mamdani in race for New York City mayor

New York governor endorses democratic socialist whose platform includes rent hikes for the wealthiest New YorkersKathy Hochul, the governor of New York, has endorsed Zohran Mamdani in his run for mayor of New York City, a major boost for the democratic socialist.Writing in a New York Times opinion piece, Hochul said: “In the four years since I took office, one of my foundational beliefs has been the importance of the office of New York governor working hand in hand with the mayor of New York City for the betterment of the 8.3 million residents we both represent.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago As Starmer’s popularity tanks, what can Labour learn from Zohran Mamdani’s success in New York?

Progressives in the US and UK are asking why leftwing politicians are not connecting with ordinary peopleProgressives in the UK and US are grappling with the same question. Why have rightwing populists become so much more successful at tapping into public concern? And why are so few politicians on the left connecting with ordinary people?Barely a year after taking power in Britain, Labour’s popularity has collapsed with an unprecedented rapidity against surging support for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Zohran Mamdani says as mayor he would arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he traveled to New York

Mayoral candidate said he’d try to honor ICC warrant for Israeli prime minister’s arrest over war crimesIf he wins his fall election, Zohran Mamdani would order New York’s police department to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu in the event that the Israeli prime minister ever traveled there, the city’s leading mayoral candidate said in a recent interview.Mamdani – the Democratic nominee in the 4 November election – alleged to the New York Times on Thursday that Netanyahu was a war criminal who was committing genocide with Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, according to a report published by the outlet on Friday. He said he would honor an international criminal court (ICC) arrest warrant issued in November 2024 for Netanyahu’s arrest over alleged Gaza war crimes by having the Israeli leader taken into custody at the airport if he ever steps foot in New York and Mamdani is the mayor. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Andrew Cuomo walks bipartisan New York Fashion Week runway hours after Charlie Kirk's death

While Cuomo, hit the catwalk, his mayoral race opponents Mayor Eric Adams and State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani were noticeably missing after both RSVP'd no.

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3 w. ago Zohran Mamdani says Fifa putting profit before fans with World Cup dynamic pricing

In an exclusive interview, the New York City mayoral candidate spoke about his love for Arsenal, distaste for dynamic pricing, and what he’d do if he saw Donald Trump at the World Cup finalNew York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has launched a public petition against Fifa’s use of dynamic pricing for World Cup tickets, telling the Guardian that it amounts to an “affront to the game.”Mamdani’s rise from little-known state assemblyman to heavily favored Democratic frontrunner for the mayoralty of the largest city in the United States has been one of the political stories of the year – not least because he identifies as a socialist, and has stumped for policies that most in his party either do not believe in, or are hesitant to support publicly. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Zohran Mamdani shows off his soccer skills (and British accent) while calling for affordable World Cup tickets

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani showed off his soccer skills, alongside his British accent, as he called for affordable World Cup tickets on Tuesday (10 September).

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3 w. ago Zohran Mamdani has a new goal as he runs for NYC mayor: cheaper World Cup tickets

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is calling on FIFA to make World Cup tickets more affordable for New Yorkers

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3 w. ago FIFA criticised for controversial World Cup ticket pricing policy: ‘It’s irresponsible’

FIFA has been criticised for its controversial ticket pricing policy for next year’s World Cup.

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3 w. ago Zohran Mamdani maintains big lead in New York mayor’s race, new poll finds

Survey puts Democratic nominee at 43% and independent Andrew Cuomo at 28%, in line with recent pollingZohran Mamdani continues to hold a commanding lead in the race for New York City mayor, with a new poll released on Wednesday showing the Democratic nominee 15 points ahead of former governor Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent candidate.The new poll, conducted by Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill, shows Mamdani with 43% support among New York City registered voters, compared with 28% for Cuomo, who is running as an independent after losing the Democratic primary to Mamdani in June. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Zohran Mamdani’s identity may seem complex but to Ugandans he is simply their ‘own son’

Mamdani, who was born in Uganda, has faced backlash in the US over his identity – but in Kampala, Ugandans of Indian descent are unquestioningly considered AfricanAmid the trees clustered with jackfruit and the boda boda motorcycles weaving precariously around Kampala’s congested roads earlier this year was a campaign poster for Katongole Singh, an immaculately coiffed candidate who positively beamed alongside the president, Yoweri Museveni.With a Sikh Indian surname and an indigenous Ugandan first name, Singh is no rarity in the Ugandan capital, where people of Indian descent have lived for more than 125 years. Many people here boast a multi-hyphenated “African Indian” identity – as indeed does the Zohran Kwame Mamdani, the 33-year-old running for mayor of New York City. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago ‘Binary thinking’: Why Zohran Mamdani’s African identity doesn’t fit US racial boxes

The New York mayoral candidate, who was born in Uganda, has faced backlash in the US over his complex identity – but here in Kampala, Ugandans of Indian descent are unquestioningly considered AfricanAmid the trees clustered with jackfruit and the boda boda motorcycles weaving precariously around Kampala’s congested roads earlier this year was a campaign poster for Katongole Singh, an immaculately coiffed candidate who positively beamed alongside the president, Yoweri Museveni.With a Sikh Indian surname and an indigenous Ugandan first name, Singh is no rarity in the Ugandan capital, where people of Indian descent have lived for more than 125 years. Many people here boast a multi-hyphenated “African Indian” identity – as indeed does the Zohran Kwame Mamdani, the 33-year-old running for mayor of New York City. Continue reading...

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