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Fox News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
WATCH LIVE: Zohran Mamdani holds ‘Five Boroughs Against Trump' rally
The Democratic socialist rails against the Trump administration's agenda as he runs for New York City mayor.
Newsweek
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Eric Adams Honors Officer Killed in New York Mass Shooting: 'A Hero'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has eulogized the officer killed in a mass shooting in Manhattan, saying on X he "died as he lived, a hero." A gunman armed with an M4 assault rifle on Monday evening killed four people, including New York Police Department (NYPD) officer, Didarul Islam, 36, and wounded another in the attack that rattled a midtown Manhattan office building, authorities said. "He was saving lives. He was protecting New Yorkers," Adams, who spent 22 years as an NYPD officer prior to becoming involved in politics, said in a press conference. "He embodies what this city is all about. He's a true-blue New Yorker, not only in a uniform he wore." Officer Didarul Islam died as he lived, a hero and protector of New York City. We will never forget you. — Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) July 29, 2025 Newsweek has contacted the NYPD via email outside of working hours for further comment. New York Police officer Didarul Islam was shot and killed at a Manhattan office building, Monday, July 28, 2025, in New York. New York Police officer Didarul Islam was shot and killed at a Manhattan office building, Monday, July 28, 2025, in New York. New York Police Department via AP The Context The shooting occurred at the offices of Rudin Management, a little after 6:30 pm on Monday. According to the NYPD timeline of events, the suspect, Shane Tamura, 27, shot and killed Islam before opening fire on the lobby, then proceeding to the office's 33rd floor before taking his own life. I'm on the way to the dignified transfer of fallen police officer Didarul Islam, who was killed in tonight's senseless mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan. He put his life on the line for all of us and died a hero. He and his family are in my prayers tonight, and I'm praying for… — Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) July 29, 2025 What To Know Islam, 36, was an immigrant from Bangladesh and a three-and-a-half-year veteran of the NYPD, stationed at the 47th Precinct in the Bronx, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at a news conference. He leaves behind two sons and his wife, who is pregnant with their third child, said Tisch. The identities of the other victims had not been disclosed at time of writing to allow for law enforcement to notify the families. Zohran Mamdani, who is running as the Democratic candidate for mayor in November, said on X: "Grateful for all of our first responders on the ground." Governor Kathy Hochul said on X: "Tonight we mourn four New Yorkers, including one of New York's Finest, taken in a senseless act of violence." Representative Elise Stefanik, who has said she will run as the Republican candidate for governor, said on X: "It is a reminder to every New Yorker and American that our brave men and women in law enforcement put their lives on the [line] every single day to keep our communities safe." In an apparent swipe at Democrats, Stefanik said on X "We cannot allow radical anti-police dangerous policies to continue to make it less safe for families especially law enforcement officers in New York." Mayor Adams. NYPD officers line up during the dignified transfer of Didarul Islam out of NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Hospital to the medical examiner's office, Tuesday, July 28, 2025, in New York. NYPD officers line up during the dignified transfer of Didarul Islam out of NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Hospital to the medical examiner's office, Tuesday, July 28, 2025, in New York. Angelina Katsanis/AP Photo What People Are Saying Mayor Eric Adams on X: "Tonight, our city is reeling and four innocent families are mourning, including the family of NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, who was killed at 345 Park Avenue. He represented the best of New York City, an immigrant from Bangladesh who put on a uniform to protect and serve us all." Governor Kathy Hochul on X: "Officer Didarul Islam represented the very best of New York. An immigrant from Bangladesh, he joined the NYPD to protect his city — and gave his life doing so. He leaves behind a wife, two young sons and a third child on the way. We hold his family in our prayers tonight." NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch on X: "He was doing the job that we asked him to do. He put himself in harm's way. He made the ultimate sacrifice." What Happens Next The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Mayor Adams posted to X to say authorities believe the shooter was acting alone.
Fox News
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Colbert Canceled, Hunter Unleashed w/ Mary Katharine Ham and Stephen Kent
Following the cancellation announcement of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' Ben describes the host's reaction to his firing after years of poor ratings and prolific verbal attacks on President Trump. Outkick Columnist and Host of the Getting Hammered podcast, Mary Katharine Ham, joins Ben to discuss Hunter Biden's return to the media. She notes that the Democrats cannot escape the Biden family as they continue to hurt their party. Later, they dive into Democrat Socialist Zohran Mamdani's candidacy for New York City Mayor. Finally, author & host of the Beltway Banthas podcast, Stephen Kent, weighs in on the new Superman movie. Ben and Stephen unpack the parts of the movie they liked and where they thought the film went wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Hakeem Jeffries meets with Zohran Mamdani, but no endorsement yet for NYC mayor
NEW YORK − Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, is still working to get endorsements from his party's leaders weeks after he upended Big Apple politics. On July 18, the 33-year-old state assemblyman and democratic socialist met with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a Brooklyn Democrat, Mamdani's campaign announced. They spoke for an hour in East New York, in Jeffries' congressional district. Both gave lukewarm nods about the meeting as Jeffries, the top House Democrat, has yet to endorse a candidate for mayor following Mamdani's upset victory in the June Democratic primary. Staffers described their conversation as 'candid' and 'constructive,' focused on addressing affordability in the notoriously expensive city, which was Mamdani's central pitch to voters. 'Their hour-long conversation was candid and constructive, focused on the cost of living crisis facing New Yorkers and the importance of Democrats taking back the House in 2026,' Jeffrey Lerner, a spokesperson for Mamdani's campaign, said in a statement. 'As a next step, both agreed to reconvene soon with additional members of the New York City delegation, along with key community leaders.' Mamdani's upset in the June 24 primary against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo sent shockwaves among New York's Democratic establishment. Like Jeffries, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who is from Brooklyn, haven't endorsed Mamdani. 'Leader Jeffries and Assemblyman Mamdani discussed a variety of other important issues, including public safety, rising antisemitism, gentrification and the importance of taking back the House in 2026,' Justin Chermol, a spokesperson for Jeffries, said in a statement. Mamdani's July 18 meeting with Jeffries — at an undisclosed office space — came two days after Mamdani went to Washington, D.C. In the capital, Mamdani was joined by fellow democratic socialists Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders, who are both icons of the Democrats' left wing and endorsed Mamdani in the primary. Looking toward the November general election, Cuomo has opted to run as an independent, jockeying for a centrist lane against embattled Mayor Eric Adams, as they try to defeat Mamdani. All will face the Republican nominee for mayor, Curtis Sliwa, who has vowed not to drop out. Eduardo Cuevas is based in New York City. Reach him by email at emcuevas1@ or on Signal at emcuevas.01. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NYC mayor: Jeffries meets with Mamdani, but no endorsement yet Solve the daily Crossword
New York Times
18-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
Mamdani Meets Jeffries in Brooklyn as He Seeks to Expand His Coalition
In the weeks since Zohran Mamdani decisively won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City, many elected officials and prominent unions have become converts, embracing his viral messaging about making the city more affordable. But some leaders, like Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic House minority leader, have been more cautious, praising Mr. Mamdani but still needing some persuasion. On Friday, Mr. Mamdani began making inroads on his persuasion tour, meeting for an hour with Mr. Jeffries in his Brooklyn congressional district in East New York in an effort to get to know him better. There was no endorsement announcement after the meeting, but both leaders spoke positively afterward. The meeting was 'constructive, candid and community-centered, with a particular focus on affordability,' said Justin Chermol, a spokesman for Mr. Jeffries. The men discussed public safety, antisemitism, gentrification and efforts by Democrats to take back control of the House next year, and they 'agreed to reconvene shortly' with other leaders, including other members of the New York City congressional delegation, Mr. Chermol said. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
