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New York Post
24 minutes ago
- New York Post
NYers mourn fallen hero Didarul Islam in NYC shooting — but don't count Zohran Mamdani among them
Gotham just lost another of its Finest: Police Officer Didarul Islam was the first one shot Monday when a madman cut loose in a Midtown office building. The shooter, Shane Tamura, killed three more and wounded a fourth before taking his own life. Advertisement Officer Islam, though off duty, was doing what police officers do: protecting lives by risking their own. Islam, 36, was working as a security guard but wearing his uniform on Monday — and every cop becomes a potential target the moment he or she dons the uniform; they're the public's first line of defense. Tamura saw the blue and took the officer out, first thing. Advertisement Relatives and neighbors describe Islam, a father of two with his wife expecting their third, as a pillar of his community. A friend said he joined the force despite the risks, because 'he wanted to leave behind a legacy for his family, something they could be proud of.' He certainly accomplished that. But none of that heroism matters to the lefties who insist on smearing cops as racist villains. Advertisement And so it was no coincidence that Zohran Mamdani's reaction to Monday's horror all but erased Didural Islam, even though the mayoral candidate is pretending to moderate his long-held anti-cop views. Vacationing back on the family estate in Uganda, Mamdani tweeted he was 'heartbroken to learn of the horrific shooting' and 'holding the victims, their families, and the NYPD officer in critical condition in my thoughts' (though Islam's death had already been reported) and finished with 'Grateful for all of our first responders on the ground.' That hardly squares with Mamdani's record: 'We don't need an investigation to know that the NYPD is racist, anti-queer & a major threat to public safety,' he tweeted in 2020; 'there is no negotiating with an institution this wicked & corrupt. Defund it. Dismantle it.' Advertisement When a social-media post mocked a crying police officer, Mamdani retweeted it, adding, 'nature is healing.' He's been a leading cop-defamer, over and over demanding police, a face of 'white supremacy,' be 'defunded.' Was Didarul Islam, a Bangladeshi immigrant said to be a religious Muslim, a 'white supremacist' or 'racist'? Or more like 'a true-blue New Yorker,' as Mayor Eric Adams put it, who gave his life in the service of others? Get opinions and commentary from our columnists Subscribe to our daily Post Opinion newsletter! Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters Fine: Mamdani these days has dropped the 'defund' demands and even eventually posted a tribute to Officer Islam. But he's yet to fully disavow his anti-cop barbs. And rather than rebuild the force's ranks, as the other candidates vow, he'd disband the NYPD's Strategic Response Group, which raced to the scene Monday. Advertisement His big 'anti-crime' idea is spending $1.1 billion essentially on new social workers. Most New Yorkers are mourning the loss of a true public servant and appreciating anew the enormous sacrifices police make to protect them. Zohran Mamdani doesn't deserve to be counted among them.
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Yahoo
New show 'Battleground NYC' follows high-stakes mayor's race: Watch live
NEW YORK - The race for New York City mayor is heating up, and it's only going to get hotter. It's not just New Yorkers that have their eyes on Zohran Mamdani's big promises, Andrew Cuomo's campaign restart and Eric Adams' fight for incumbency. The whole country is watching. Our new show, "Battleground NYC: The Fight For Your Vote," is your daily front-row seat to the most pivotal mayoral race in U.S. Hosted by veteran political commentator SE Cupp, this fast-paced interview show investigates the "why and how" voters feel about the candidates as they vie for the role that could most powerfully shape the future of New York City. Our first guest? Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio joins Battleground NYC to give his take on the state of the race. How to watch Beginning Wednesday, "Battleground NYC" streams daily at 7 p.m. ET on YouTube and the New York City section of the free FOX LOCAL app. Click here to learn how to download. You can also watch live in the media player above. Who's running for NYC mayor? Zohran Mamdani - Democratic nominee At 33, Zohran Mamdani stands out as a Democratic Socialist and a rising star in NYC politics. As a state assemblyman, Mamdani surged ahead on a fiercely progressive platform promising rent freezes, fare-free public transit, universal childcare, and an unprecedented push for public housing expansion. His grassroots-driven campaign thrived on mobilizing young voters and harnessing digital outreach to challenge the city's political establishment. Curtis Sliwa - Republican nominee Returning to the mayoral race after his 2021 defeat to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Curtis Sliwa brings his tough-on-crime message back to the Republican forefront. The Guardian Angels founder and outspoken radio host is banking on his core base in conservative outer-borough neighborhoods. Sliwa's law-and-order platform remains central, and he's wasted no time labeling Mamdani "too extreme for this city," positioning himself as the voice of traditional values and public safety. Eric Adams - Incumbent running as an independent Mayor Eric Adams stunned many by exiting the crowded Democratic primary, pivoting instead to an independent reelection bid amid growing criticism and sagging approval ratings. Launching his campaign in a candid Good Day New York interview, Adams leaned heavily on his reputation as a pragmatic, results-driven leader focused on "getting stuff done." He emphasized the city's need for stability, safety, and sanity, framing himself as the steady hand amid political chaos. Andrew Cuomo - Independent candidate Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo launched his independent bid for mayor after losing the Democratic primary in June. He's promised to revamp his campaign with a more personal approach, running under the self-created "Fight and Deliver" party and positioning himself as the only candidate who can stand up to Pres. Donald Trump. This is the next chapter in New York political dynast's comeback after resigning from office amid sexual harassment allegations. Jim Walden, a former federal prosecutor known for his anti-corruption work, is carving out a niche as a centrist reformer and government watchdog. Without the spotlight or broad name recognition of his opponents, Walden appeals to voters tired of career politicians and political gridlock. His campaign, built quietly on small-donor support, stresses ethics, transparency, and economic reform. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Yahoo
Epstein Expert Slams ‘Absurd' MAGA Effort to Make Ghislaine Maxwell a Victim: ‘She Was a Pedophile'
"Broken" podcast host Tara Palmeri additionally tells MSNBC that Trump's timeline of his falling out with the financier doesn't add up Independent journalist and Jeffrey Epstein expert Tara Palmeri told MSNBC's Nicole Wallace that Trump supporters let Epstein's partner-in-crime Ghislaine Maxwell off too easily. 'Any sort of idea that Ghislaine was some sort of victim as they are saying on NewsMax and other places is absurd,' Palmeri said on MSNBC's Deadline White House. 'She was a pedophile. She did the exact same thing.' More from TheWrap Epstein Expert Slams 'Absurd' MAGA Effort to Make Ghislaine Maxwell a Victim: 'She Was a Pedophile' | Video Shohei Ohtani Gambling Scandal Drama Nears Series Order at Starz 'Destination X' Boss Shares Just How Hard It Was to Keep Those Contestants in the Dark Disney Sued for Defamation by 'Say Nothing' Subject Marian Price Maxwell is currently serving currently a 20-year prison sentence for conspiring with Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse minors. She was convicted in 2021 and sentenced in June 2022. Palmeri said that she was responsible for luring young girls to Epstein. She referenced several examples from victims she has spoken to on her podcast 'BROKEN: Jeffrey Epstein.' The podcaster said Maxwell called one victim Annie Farmer's mother to convince her it was okay for her daughter to join the couple at Zorro ranch because they would pay for her tuition. 'They preyed on children,' she said. She added that the houseman Juan Alessi, who worked for Epstein since the 1990s, told her that the couple's 'ritual' was to drive around south Florida to look for three girls per day to 'satisfy his needs.' Maxwell did not just groom the young girls and send them to Epstein to be sexually abused. Palmeri said that she participated in sexual acts with them, and that Trump supporters are ignoring that fact. 'Once she got them in the door, she was involved in the sexual acts,' she added. 'I don't think they want to hear this. They want to create the impression that she is somehow absolved from all of this.' Watch the exchange here: Virgina Giuffre, who was pursued by Maxwell and Epstein at Mar-a-Lago, told the podcaster that she met Trump through Epstein. Giuffre was a 'sex slave' to Epstein and his friends from the age of 16 to 18. The woman was only with Epstein from 2000 to 2002, Palmeri said, but Trump and Epstein remained friends at that time. The pair have several pictures together from after the president claims they had a friendship falling out. Tuesday the president said he and Epstein ended their friendship because Epstein 'stole people that worked for me' – including after he had warned Epstein not to do it again. He also acknowledged that one of those employees may have been Giuffre, one of Epstein's most outspoken accusers, who died by suicide earlier this year, but Trump did not specify that the employees were young women. However last week the White House said Trump barred Epstein from his Mar-a-Lago club 'for being a creep.' 'This whole idea that President Trump was upset about it at the time is absurd,' Palmeri said. Those slightly different stories of the pair's falling out also differ from a 2019 Washington Post report that claimed the two men's friendship ended over a 2004 property dispute over a bankrupted oceanfront property called Maison de l'Amitié. Palmeri agreed with that timeline. The Wall Street Journal published a series of articles alleging Trump appeared in the Epstein files 'multiple times,' and that his Attorney General Pam Bondi warned him of this. The president sued the Wall Street Journal for $10 billion for defamation for publishing a suggestive birthday note that Trump wrote for Epstein's 50th. The post Epstein Expert Slams 'Absurd' MAGA Effort to Make Ghislaine Maxwell a Victim: 'She Was a Pedophile' | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
