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How — and where — Zohran Mamdani catapulted to the top of Democrats’ New York City mayoral primary New York City

How — and where — Zohran Mamdani catapulted to the top of Democrats’ New York City mayoral primary

Zohran Mamdani didn’t just score more first-place votes Tuesday night in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary — he also prompted his closest rival, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, to concede before the night was over, making the city’s ranked choice tabulation feel like a formality. While Mamdani’s supporters claim the…
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June 25, 2025
Attorney for Fat Joe’s former hype man arrested, accused of hitting process server with his vehicle New York City

Attorney for Fat Joe’s former hype man arrested, accused of hitting process server with his vehicle

An attorney representing rapper Fat Joe’s former hype man was arrested Wednesday and accused of hitting a process server with his car in New York City. Attorney Tyrone Blackburn, 40, was taken into custody Wednesday morning and booked on suspicion of assault, New York police said. Blackburn did not immediately…
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June 25, 2025
“We Felt Good. But This Is a Mandate.” Inside the Jubilant—and Stunned—Zohran Mamdani Victory Party New York City

“We Felt Good. But This Is a Mandate.” Inside the Jubilant—and Stunned—Zohran Mamdani Victory Party

The room was silent for a fraction of a second. The packed crowd at the Zohran Mamdani election night party was stunned—and then jubilant. The enormous flat-screen TV had flashed to a live NY1 feed from Andrew Cuomo’s party in Lower Manhattan. That room was nearly empty, except for a…
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June 25, 2025
Brad Pitt, 61, Steps Out With His Girlfriend, 32, and Everyone’s Talking About One Thing New York City

Brad Pitt, 61, Steps Out With His Girlfriend, 32, and Everyone’s Talking About One Thing

Brad Pitt and his girlfriend Ines de Ramon just made a stunning appearance together in New York City. The couple turned heads on the red carpet, but there’s one detail people can’t stop talking about. Let’s say, it’s not just about their outfits. Brad and Ines bring the glam to Times Square. Evan Agostini/Invision/East News…
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June 25, 2025
Zohran Mamdani Leads New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary as Andrew Cuomo Concedes New York City

Zohran Mamdani Leads New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary as Andrew Cuomo Concedes

Zohran Mamdani declared victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday night after Andrew Cuomo conceded the race in a stunning upset, as the young, progressive upstart who was virtually unknown when the contest began built a substantial lead over the more experienced but scandal-scarred former governor. Though the…
bubmag
June 25, 2025
Zohran Mamdani leads as New York City mayoral primary heads for ranked choice tabulation New York City

Zohran Mamdani leads as New York City mayoral primary heads for ranked choice tabulation

State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is the leader as first-choice votes are tallied in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, ahead of former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who declared his rival the winner even though no candidate is set to secure a majority in the first round of the…
bubmag
June 25, 2025
For New York City mayoral candidates, the future could hinge on ranked ballots New York City

For New York City mayoral candidates, the future could hinge on ranked ballots

New York City is using ranked-choice voting in its Democratic mayoral primary election on Tuesday, and it could have a big impact on the outcome given the striking contrast between the two top-polling candidates: Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani. The current mayor, Eric Adams, is not in the primary. The ex-Democrat still…
bubmag
June 24, 2025
Video: Justin Gaethje waiting on winner of Charles Oliveira vs. Ilia Topuria at UFC 317 New York City

Video: Justin Gaethje waiting on winner of Charles Oliveira vs. Ilia Topuria at UFC 317

Justin Gaethje waiting for Charles Oliveira vs. Ilia Topuria winner NEW YORK CITY — Justin Gaethje says his next fight “has to be the champion.” Speaking with MMA Fighting at the 2025 Fanatics Fest, the former “BMF” and interim UFC lightweight champion discussed the current 155-pound title landscape and his…
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June 24, 2025