Democratic socialists are winning in US cities with message of getting stuff done

Mayors such as New York’s Zohran Mamdani show leftwing ideology can go hand-in-hand with effective governance A trio of Democratic socialist victories in mayoral contests in three of the largest cities in the US has unleashed a new wave of hope on the left of the party. Zohran Mamdani and Katie Wilson took office in New York and Seattle, respectively, this year. Janeese Lewis George is set to follow in Washington DC. As momentum around leftwing candidates appears to build, focus will turn to ...

By George Chidi

Frustrated blue-collar union bosses rip socialist politicians, warn of labor exodus from Dem party

New York City union leaders slam Democrats and DSA candidates as out of touch with the working class, saying the party is moving too far to the left.

The British restaurants are coming

New York City's dining scene is beginning to develop a British accent. Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI One of my strongest memories of growing up in London was coming home from school to a piping-hot filet of fried cod, fluffy chips, and sometimes a saveloy — a mildly seasoned, boiled sausage — all wrapped in newspaper. Since moving to New York, I've had to accept that, beyond a couple of iconic establishments like A Salt & Battery, the neighborhood chippy simply isn't part of the city's dining cu...

"I Just Assumed": Zohran Mamdani Defends Swimming Pool Dress Code Violation

Zohran Mamdani jumped into the pool with Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura to mark the opening of the city's outdoor pool season.