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New York Post
08-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Manhattan Democratic Party endorses nominee Zohran Mamdani for mayor
The leadership of the Manhattan Democratic Party overwhelmingly endorsed socialist Zohran Mamdani for mayor after he appeared before the executive members at a meeting Monday night. Party leader and Harlemite Keith Wright, who backed ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary, voted 'aye.' The unofficial vote of the party executive committee was 49 in favor and 5 against. 4 The unofficial vote of the party executive committee was 49 in favor and 5 against. Derek French/Shutterstock 'Zohran won the Democratic primary. He ran the most impressive campaign I've seen in 40 years of politics,' Wright, a former Harlem state assemblyman, told The Post after the meeting. Mamdani is expanding his support as the Democratic nominee as two of his opponents, incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and Cuomo are running on independent ballot lines. Lawyer Jim Walden is also running as an independent while Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa is the Republican nominee for mayor. Many committee members said they were impressed how Mamdani turned out voters in the primary, particularly young Democrats. 'The Democratic party was adrift. Our party hasn't seen life like we saw on June 24 [the date of the Democratic Party primary] in a long time,' said Greenwich Village district leader Arthur Schwartz. 'Zohran is bringing life back into the party.' 4 A few members complained that Mamdani was changing the party and bringing socialism into it. Manhattan Democratic Party The vote was overwhelming for Mamdani, but not unanimous. A few members complained that Mamdani was changing the party and bringing socialism into it. 'I'm a Democrat. I'm not a socialist Democrat,' said former Harlem state Assemblywoman Inez Dickens, adding that Mamdani had not presented an 'agenda' for black residents. 4 Many committee members said they were impressed how Mamdani turned out voters in the primary, particularly young Democrats. Paul Martinka for NY Post 4 Party leader and Harlemite Keith Wright, who backed ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary, voted 'aye.' AP Others were concerned about his anti-Israel stance amid a rise in antisemitism. Mamdani, who fielded questions before the vote, told Democrats that he would fight antisemitism. He also said he would not cut staffing at the NYPD.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rihanna Reveals Her Go-To Karaoke Song By This R&B Newcomer
Rihanna made a striking appearance at the Smurfs world premiere in Brussels on June 28, where she revealed her go-to karaoke song by one of R&B's talented newcomers. Dressed in a sheer baby blue Chanel ensemble, a very pregnant Rih shared with Capital FM her current go-to karaoke song — naming Mariah The Scientist's 'Burning Blue' ballad. The 37-year-old singer and business mogul paused for a moment, then smiled as she revealed her pick. 'Oh my gosh, it's, it's, it's … maybe 'Burning Blue' by Mariah the Scientist,' she shared with a laugh. The emotional ballad released in May as the lead single from Mariah's upcoming fourth studio album, and the track has already made waves at No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The premiere not only drew attention to Rihanna and her baby bump, but A$AP Rocky as well, who seemingly spilled the beans on their growing family. During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Rocky hinted at the sex of their unborn child. When asked if the 'girl' he had been waiting for had arrived, the Harlemite smiled and gestured to a Smurfette toy, saying, 'It is, man, it is.' When Rihanna was asked the same question later, she played it coy, teasing, 'Let's see if it's a Smurfette! I don't know! Could be a Papa Smurf! Who knows!' Both are already parents to two sons RZA, 3, and Riot, 1. Rihanna also spoke on whether the baby's name would follow the family tradition and start with an R like her sons RZA and Riot, the 'Lift Me Up' singer confirmed: 'It's always going to be an R name — that's the one thing me and Rocky don't fight over.' Take a look at Rihanna shouting out Mariah The Scientist's 'Burning Blue' song and speaking on her and A$AP Rocky's third child. Smurfs opens in theaters on July 18. More from Did A$AP Rocky Accidentally Reveal The Gender Of His Third Child With Rihanna? A$AP Rocky Wants Wayans-Sized Family With Rihanna Young Thug Flips The Bird At Stranger Seemingly Over Mariah The Scientist
CBS News
30-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
First weekday for Queens bus network redesign. Here's how riders are reacting.
Monday is the first weekday for Phase 1 of the MTA's new Queens bus network redesign. The changes come after more than five years of extensive planning. More than 800,000 Queens bus riders are affected by the plan. Customer service ambassadors were on hand to help riders navigate the new service changes at Kissena Boulevard and Main Street, one of the areas in Queens impacted by the borough's bus network redesign. The redesign introduces 124 total routes, including 94 local and 30 express. It also includes 14 new so-called "rush" routes, whichi the MTA says are aimed at providing quicker commutes to subway and rail stations. Some lines are being scrapped or replaced. Some bus stops are being relocated or taken out of the system. To learn more about the service changes, click here. "Everything so far has rolled out really smoothly" So how are the changes going? "The key is this. Are the customers aware of the changes? We don't want people to be confused or surprised," MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber said. "It's really early ... but I've got to say everything so far has rolled out really smoothly." "I'm just new here, new in Queens. I'm a Harlemite and so I'm just learning and everything is changing. I'm going crazy again," one rider said. "It's been fine so far. It's been easy. You just have to keep your head up and know where you're going," rider Sam Gearke said. "I've seen some stops while getting off that they will be rerouted," another rider said. Phase 2 of the redesign kicks off on Aug. 31. Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA announced bus service is being increased on 14 routes in Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. Hochul said the $8 million initiative from the state will improve transportation outside of Manhattan. =
Black America Web
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Jenna Bush And Halle Berry Present Teyana Taylor With Gold And Platinum Plaques
Source: Paul Archuleta / Getty Teyana Taylor was delivered the surprise of a lifetime during her appearance on Today With Jenna & Friends on Wednesday, June 4. While chatting to host Jenna Bush and celebrity guest co-host Halle Berry about her new album, Escape Room , Taylor displayed a look of shock when the duo informed her that two of her past albums, K.T.S.E. and The Album , had earned the RIAA's historic Gold award—a benchmark of success for artists in the music industry. 'This is like…okay. This is crazy,' Taylor said, as producers brought out the star's two gold plaques and a platinum award earned by the Harlemite. Holding Taylor's hand, Jenna told the multi-talented star she hoped the award would remind her of her incredible talent and reignite her passion for music. Back in 2020, the mother of two announced her retirement, saying she felt 'underappreciated' in the industry. 'You were about to retire, so I hope these two pieces of your art remind you of your incredible talent,' Jenna told the 34-year-old celeb. Shortly after her appearance, Taylor took to Instagram to share the sweet moment, thanking fans and God for perseverance. 'Father God, I thank you and I praise you in the name of Jesus,' she wrote. 'Thank You for showing patience with me, your kindness, grace & mercy every day. Your mercies never cease. Father God, please continue to instruct and teach me as I continue my faith walk. Thank you for keeping my head high to keep my crown from falling. I love you.' She added, 'Thank you for reminding me the wait is not punishment, it was preparation. Thank you to everyone involved with helping me bring these albums and songs to life, I am filled with much gratitude! WE PLATINUM & GOLD YALL.' The major award win comes as Taylor prepares to make her long-awaited return to music with Escape Room , her first album in five years since the critically acclaimed The Album in 2020. Set for release in August, the project marks the end of her musical hiatus and the beginning of a bold new era. As a taste of what's to come, Taylor dropped her new single 'Long Time' on June 4, accompanied by a smoldering music video featuring LaKeith Stanfield and her rumored boyfriend, Aaron Pierre. With raw vulnerability and fierce energy, Teyana transforms heartbreak into empowerment, delivering the biting refrain, 'Shoulda been walked out this bi—h a long time,' locking up Stanfield in a cage, before sharing a passionate kiss with Pierre in another scene. No official word yet on the feature lineup for the album, but based on the cinematic flair of her latest music video, it's clear Taylor is stepping into a bold new chapter—one that fuses her music with her passion for film. It's a fitting move for the multihyphenate, who is the star of Tyler Perry's new Netflix film, Straw , starring alongside Taraji P. Henson. We love to see the good sis stepping into this new chapter! DON'T MISS… Teyana Taylor Said What She Said, Claps Back At Divorce Commentary Teyana Taylor's Fresh Face And Pixie Cut Oozes '90s Vibes SEE ALSO Jenna Bush And Halle Berry Present Teyana Taylor With Gold And Platinum Plaques was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A$AP Rocky Describes The Polar Opposite Personalities Of His And Rihanna's Children
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's little ones may share the same DNA, but according to their dad, that's where the similarities stop. For Vogue's April cover, Rocky gave a peek into the life of their two sons, RZA and Riot, and how polar opposite they are. The Harlemite described their oldest as the calm, introspective type who enjoys keeping to himself and a good story. Meanwhile, baby Riot is pure chaos in the cutest way. According to the 'Pretty Flacko' rapper, their one-year-old likes to snatch things from his big brother, in hopes that RZA will come after him. 'The older one, he stays to himself—he likes his books,' Rocky spoke of RZA, while adding that Riot 'likes to take stuff from his brother so his brother can chase him.' Rocky also didn't hold back when it came to praising his leading lady. Describing his love for Rihanna, he called it 'internal, external, infinite—the past and the future.' And if that wasn't romantic enough, he took it a step further in an earlier interview with Mystery Fashion, delivering a dose of hood poetry: 'That's my dog, that's my ni**a, that's my bi**h, that's my wife, that's my everything.' Rihanna, in her recent Harper's BAZAAR cover story, shared that their sons are completely smitten with their dad—so much so that she often has to playfully remind them, 'Do you know who cooked you? Do you know who pushed you out?' Still, she admitted that nothing makes her happier than watching the love they have for him. As far as working on baby number three, Rihanna playfully told E! News during her 2023 FENTY x PUMA Creeper Phatty launch that the 'only thing she couldn't do' so far was, 'have daughters.' She then teased that she and Rocky were already thinking about their next child. 'I'm batting at 75 percent for a boy next time,' she said. 'So, we'll just keep our fingers crossed.' An addition to their growing family may be coming sooner than we think, as many have speculated that the Anti superstar may be expecting again. During a brand trip for her all-new Fenty X PUMA line in Barbados this year, influencers caught her on cam wearing loose clothing, and sporting what could be perceived as a growing baby bump. See below. Take a look at A$AP's sentiments about his children above. More from Sign up for Vibe's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
