WHAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!?!??!?!?

am just columbusing that #ZohranMamdani is the son of Mira Nair.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mira_Nair

HOW WAS I NOT TOLD ABOUT THIS?!?!??!?!?

🗣 MIRA NAIR IS ONE OF MOST IMPORTANT AND INFLUENTIAL #GENX #FEMINIST MOVIES & #DOCUMENTARY DIRECTORS YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD ABOUT

India Cabaret, Salaam Bombay and Mississippi Masala are masterpieces.

go read about Zohran’s momma and watch her #movies. this explains A LOT!

#NYC #2025ELECTIONS #ELECTIONS2025

#NewYorkCity #NYC #Mayor :

#Democrat #ZohranMamdani wins

https://pix11.com/news/politics/new-york-elections/zohran-mamdani-projected-to-win-nyc-mayor-election-decision-desk-hq/

#elections

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Zohran Mamdani and supporters

🗣 LET’S GO #ZohranMamdani

2025 New York mayoral election results | AP News - https://apnews.com/projects/election-results-2025/new-york/?r=35315

#NYC #2025ELECTIONS #NEWYORKCITY

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APNEWS showing that by 9:05 Mamdani is leading the polls by more than 51% of the vote. polls closed at 9. looks like the race will be called in time for the 11PM news.

First time I’ve been allowed to #vote in any #election - and I got to vote for #ZohranMamdani 🥳

So glad my #US citizenship came through on time to register!

If y’all can vote today please do!!!

#nyc #NewYork #mamdani

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Photo of Mariya, a white woman with long brown hair, smiling in the middle of a downtown Manhattan street, showing off her “I VOTED” sticker on her shirt.

getting ready to go out and vote for #ZohranMamdani. can’t remember when was the last time i was this excited to vote. today #newyorkcity is making history.

#gotv #nyc #NewYork #antifa

My #intro: I'm Mx. Tiffany Leigh. I’m queer + trans + bisexual in nyc w/my spouse @carrideen & two cats (Dolores + Camilla).

I'm a game show host! Including Dare to Karaoke (a karaoke night w/game show twist) and Game of Blanks (a mashup of Quiplash + shitposting for points).

Since 2004 I've hosted 200+ trans/nb/queer "takeover" parties called GORGEOUS in the tri-state area (mostly Connecticut).

#queer #trans #nonbinary #bisexual #nyc #boardgames #writer #film #books

#Trump warns he’d cut #NYC funds if #Mamdani wins, urges voters to back #Cuomo instead

Trump inserted himself squarely into New York City’s mayoral race Monday afternoon, posting an all-caps endorsement of Andrew Cuomo & a warning that a Zohran Mamdani victory would mean “ZERO chance of success, or even survival” for the city.

#VoteBlue
https://gothamist.com/news/trump-warns-hed-cut-nyc-funds-if-mamdani-wins-urges-voters-to-back-cuomo-instead

boosting @THECITY https://bsky.app/profile/thecity.nyc/post/3m4smkyld6p2h

"Our team will be out all day covering the election, and we want to hear from you. Are there problems or long lines at your polling place? Electioneering? A voting sticker shortage? Drop a line at ask@thecity.nyc."

#NYC #NYCElection #NYCElections #NewYorkCity

#NYC voters: I wrote up my judicial candidate and ballot proposal recommendations:

https://harihareswara.net/posts/election-endorsements/

A maybe easier-to-read version of my six ballot proposal endorsements:

https://www.nycballotproposals2025.com/?id=jxy8ao

#NYCElection #vote #NewYorkCity #ElectionDay

#NYC’s best day of the year is today - marathon Sunday. Especially when the weather is perfect.

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Photo of lots of people running an cheering. Perspective is looking down 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. There are also tall buildings and clear blue sky.

Help feed hungry New Yorkers, especially as SNAP benefits are slated to end on November 1st. I just made a donation to Holy Apostles' Soup Kitchen. My dear friend, Reverend Susan Hill, works at Holy Apostles and the work they do every day to feed people is amazing. They expect to be very busy in the coming weeks. #hunger #soupkitchen #nyc #snap

https://donate.holyapostlesnyc.org/campaign/2025-support-holy-apostles-soup-kitchen/c656603

As @THECITY points out, despite a City Council spokesperson claiming that the electioneering rules don't cover referenda, the City Charter actually does cover this.

https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCcharter/0-0-0-3169

Chapter 49: Officers and Employees

Section 1136.1. Prohibitions on the use of government funds and resources.

Refer to Clauses 1(c) and 2(c).

#NYC #NYCElections

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(c): "Electioneering message" means a statement designed to urge the public to elect or defeat a certain candidate for elective office, or support or oppose a particular political party, [highlight starts] or support or oppose a particular referendum question. [highlight ends]

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(c): No public servant shall use governmental funds or resources for a public communication that contains an electioneering message, including but not limited to information placed by electronic means on the Internet.

The City Council spent $13,000 on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads ads opposing the ballot proposals, plus maybe $1M? on postage for their mass mailings:

https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2025/10/amid-ballot-proposals-fight-city-council-spends-2-million-mail/409038/

https://www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/29/affordable-housing-ballot-items-city-council/

#NYC #NYCElections

So this idea to make busses free makes a lot of sense to me. It lifts the financial burden for those that rely on the bus **and** encourages higher income folks that wouldn't normally or ever ride the bus, to use it. Why? Having zero friction means no "learning" how to use the bus or embarrassment boarding and not knowing what to do. Just get on and sit down.
#publictransport #mamdani #nyc

These Council Districts Produced Zero Affordable Homes This Year https://www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/29/affordable-housing-ballot-items-city-council/ #nimby #nyc

NYC VOTERS ABROAD! Zohran Mamdani is running to make sure NYC is safe, welcoming, vibrant, and affordable so working people can continue to live there. You have the exciting opportunity to elect Mamdani so make sure you vote! Your ballot must be postmarked by Nov. 4 and received by Nov. 17. #VoteFromAbroad #NewYorkMayoral #ZohranMamdani #VoteFromAbroad #USpolitics #NYC

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A photo of Zohran Mamdani with the text NYC Mayor - Vote Zohran Mamdani! Your ballot must be postmarked by November 4 and received by November 17.

https://harihareswara.net/posts/2025/nyc-2025-election-judges/

Recommendations for the 7 competitive judicial races (where there are more candidates than open positions). They're all in #Manhattan, #Queens, or #StatenIsland. Includes first?? publication of Queens County Bar Associations ratings

#NewYorkCity #NYC #NYCElections

https://harihareswara.net/posts/2025/nyc-2025-election-ballot-proposals/

Proposal 1 (Adirondacks park land): strong yes
2 (affordable housing "fast track"): yes
3 (expediting "modest" projects): yes
4 (affordable housing appeals board): weak yes
5 (city map): weak no
6 (changing election year): weak no

#NYC #NYCElections #NewYorkCity

#NYC tenants filed hundreds of complaints about forced broker fees since they were banned https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-tenants-filed-hundreds-of-complaints-about-forced-broker-fees-since-they-were-banned

The #NYC Broadway production of Waiting for Godot with Keanu Reaves and Alex Winter (yes, Bill and Ted), directed by Jamie Lloyd, is a surprising success! I’ve seen Godot before and it’s … well. A bit odd. But the whole team did an incredible job of making it fun and accessible. Or maybe I’m just getting older and can appreciate Beckett more. Definitely recommended

Federal agents descend on Chinatown in apparent raid https://gothamist.com/news/federal-agents-descend-on-chinatown-in-apparent-raid #NYC

Pardoned Capitol rioter charged with threatening to kill #HakeemJeffries at #NYC event this week https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pardoned-capitol-rioter-charged-threatening-hakeem-jeffries-nyc-trump/

Early voting begins in #NYC on Saturday. If we want to eradicate Trumpism once and for all, then it starts with local elections. They are just as important as the White House. #NewYork

So cute! The one had written on the back of their sign “drink plenty of water”!
#antifa #dancing in the #street #protest #march #NYC #TimesSquare #Anti #Fascist #NoKings #frog #unicorn #dragon #inflatable #crush #ICE #NewYorkCity

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Following two inflatable protesters down the route. A raccoon and pink dragon maybe. They each carry signs.

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Following two inflatable protesters down the route, longer shadows. A raccoon and a pink dragon maybe. They each carry signs.

At #NoKings #NYC today, we saw thousands and thousands of people, lots of older protestors, very good dogs, plenty of clever and corny signs, and many different approaches to fighting fascism--and, miraculously, only one Trump troll (cry more, wahhhh!), one 9/11 truther (doing a Mickey Mouse voice and criticizing people's signs), and one anti-Mamdani Cuomosexual. Three off-message marchers out of so many? This thing might have legs!

I’ve walked about 30 blocks so far and this is still going strong. #nyc does not abide to bullshit. #nokings

Love the vibe of the inflatables. We stand with frog. #nokings #nyc

#nokings #fucktrump #fuckICE #nyc

Just about the only time I enjoy the crowd in Times Square. #nokings #nyc

#nokings #nyc

Boosting indie journalism site Hell Gate NYC from Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/hellgatenyc.com/post/3m2erhuvrof2d :

"You now have ***less than 48 hours*** to take advantage of Hell Gate's Biggest Year Ever, Biggest Sale Ever! 34 percent off all annual subscriptions until the end of the day. Do NOT miss it! https://hellgatenyc.com/membership/ "

#NYC #LocalJournalism

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Hell Gate Biggest Year Ever, Biggest Sale Ever ["33%" crossed out] 34% off

Thought I'd noticed an increase in helicopter traffic lately, but 10 in the hour since 6:15am (and here comes another one!) is 😳 WTF is going on?
#NYC

#Ithaca and #NYC! I'm heading your way for a zillion events from Sept 11-17. Here's a list of open-to-all #Cornell activities including two major keynotes and a public event at Cornell Tech in NYC:

https://adwhiteprofessors.cornell.edu/visits/cory-doctorow/

I'm at Autumn Leaves Books TODAY (Sept 13):
https://www.autumnleavesithaca.com/event-details/enshittification-why-everything-got-worse-and-what-to-do-about-it

I'll also be at the #Brooklyn Book Festival on Sept 21:
https://brooklynbookfestival.org/event/big-techs-big-heist-cory-doctorow-in-conversation-with-adam-becker/

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For some people early September means back to school, or fantasy football season. For Sara and I it’s … START OF 2025 / 26 THEATRE SEASON!

We started tonight with “Art” on Broadway, a revival of a French play which was a big hit in the UK and US in the 90s.

It was .. OK. A bit dated. Had something of a Seinfeld vibe. James Corden (yeah, I know) had a fantastic monologue and Neil Patrick Harris and Bobby Carnavale were good, but not great. We did see it in previews, which we don’t normally, so it may warm up a bit.

#nyc #theatre

It’s a jury duty day for me down at the Manhattan courthouse, and that means lunch in Chinatown. Amy has walked this path before and shared the Reddit thread that served her right. ⚖️🍜 https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodNYC/comments/1641ddf/jury_duty_plan/ #NYC

warriors come out and play #nyc #bronx

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A giant screen with a scene of three characters on a subway from the film The Warriors

https://gothamist.com/news/hochul-to-trump-we-dont-need-your-national-guard-troops #NYC #kathyhochul