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Daily Mirror
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Socialist Zohran Mamdani wins NY mayoral primary promising frozen rents
Left wing candidate Zohran Mamdani has pulled off a stunning upset to win the Democratic primary for Mayor of New York City, in a major blow to the establishment An underdog socialist politician has clinched a surprise victory in the Democratic primary race for Mayor of New York City, despite facing off against the well-funded political titan and former Governor Andrew Cuomo. On a sweltering election day in America's largest city, Democratic voters overwhelmingly cast their ballots for 33-year-old Zohran Mamdani, with early tallies giving him an eight-point lead in first-round voting. He has been serving as a New York Assembly member since 2021 and is a proud member of the Democratic Socialists of America. While his main rival offered more of the same, Mamdani proposed a radical platform of free buses, rent freezes and municipal food stores. This won him most districts by a double-digit margin, with the exception of the Upper East and West Sides of the city. His opponent, former Governor Cuomo, meanwhile made history in the race. Not for rallying the vote but for being supported by the largest-ever Super PAC in a mayoral primary, raising a staggering $25 million in a futile attempt to defeat the 33-year-old political newcomer, who was backed by progressive heavyweights Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and New York Congresswoman Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez. However, all this establishment effort to keep the Assemblyman out of the prestigious office proved fruitless. Mamdani's grassroots campaign and populist messaging resonated across broadcast and social media, reports the Express. With the defeat undeniable, Cuomo phoned Mamdani to applaud his "really smart" campaign, saying to his own followers: "Tonight is his night. He deserved it. He won." As murmurs of Mamdani's considerable lead spread, high-profile progressives converged at his celebration bash, with well-known faces like 'Sex and the City' alumna Cynthia Nixon and 'Harold and Kumar' star turned Obama aide Kal Penn seen making their way into the venue amidst emotional scenes of supporters shedding tears and embracing. The progressives' significant triumph in New York sends a robust message to the Democratic Party, highlighting the establishment's failure to secure a victory over Trump in the 2024 election with their eleventh-hour bid from Kamala Harris. Commenting on the current political climate, Columbia's School of Professional Studies lecturer Basil Smikle observed: "Voters are not happy with the national party establishment and want to focus on building a movement. I think that's key here. Mamdani created a movement around his candidacy." Looking forward to the November 4 mayoral race in New York City, Mamdani is set to face peculiar competition. His challengers include a longshot Republican hopeful, Curtis Silwa, and it's anticipated he'll also face a surprise independent campaign from the sitting Mayor Eric Adams, who declared such a move as Mamdani's triumph seemed certain. Adams faced a dramatic loss of support from his party after being indicted on various counts of bribery and fraud related to seeking donations from Turkish property developers. However, President Trump intervened, instructing federal prosecutors to dismiss all charges against him. Complicating matters, despite admitting defeat in the Democratic primary, Andrew Cuomo did not rule out also making an independent run in November. He said in a statement: "I want to look at all the numbers as they come in and analyze the rank choice voting. "I will then consult with my colleagues on what is the best path for me to help the City of New York, as I have already qualified to run for mayor on an independent line in November." However, if he is successful in the upcoming elections, Mamdani will make history as New York's first Muslim mayor and one of its youngest leaders. On the final day before voters head to the polls, the progressive 33-year-old candidate shared his vision for the city, declaring: "I know what our community wants is what every community wants and deserves: safety, equality, and respect. "But in this city, in this country, you are not given those things; you have to win those things. And one of the clearest ways you win is at the ballot box."
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Cobra Kai' Creators to Write and Direct ‘Harold and Kumar' Sequel for Mandate Pictures
'Cobra Kai' creators Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg and Josh Heald have closed a deal to write a new sequel for buddy stoner comedy 'Harold and Kumar' at Mandate Pictures, TheWrap has learned. Hurwitz and Schlossberg will also direct the film. Franchise stars John Cho and Kal Penn are expected to return, but no deals have been made yet. 'We're fired up to bring Harold and Kumar back in a return to the unapologetically R-rated, smoke-filled chaos that started it all,' Hurwitz and Schlossberg said in a joint statement to the Hollywood Reporter, which first reported the news. 'It's high time they puff and pass their wisdom onto a new generation. Just don't tell their kids.' The franchise centers on stoner pals Harold Lee (Cho) and Kumar Patel (Penn), who embark on bizarre adventures while under the influence of weed. The series has grossed $104 million worldwide at the box office. The 'Harold and Kumar' franchise has yielded three films; 2004's 'Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle,' which the trio wrote and then went on to make their directorial debut with 2008's 'Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay.' The third film, 'A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas,' was released in 2011. Hurwitz, Schlossberg and Heald are also producing the sequel via their Counterbalance Entertainment banner, alongside franchise producer Greg Shapiro. Lionsgate-owned Mandate, who also produced the original three films in the series, will also produce. The untitled sequel will be one of the first projects produced by Lionsgate's current motion picture group president Nathan Kahane, who is leaving the studio at year's end and returning to Mandate to be a producer. Hurwitz, Schlossberg and Heald, as well as Counterbalance, are repped by CAA and Hansen Jacobson. The post 'Cobra Kai' Creators to Write and Direct 'Harold and Kumar' Sequel for Mandate Pictures appeared first on TheWrap.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kamala Harris's stepdaughter Ella Emhoff backs socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor
Ella Emhoff, the stepdaughter of failed presidential candidate Kamala Harris, officially backed Democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor on Sunday ahead of his rally at Brooklyn Steel. The 25-year-old fashion designer and Brooklyn resident showed support for the card-carrying Democratic Socialists of America member the same evening hundreds of millennials and Gen Zers packed into the music venue for the lefty pol's campaign event. Emhoff, whose father is former second gentleman Doug Emhoff, shared a video on Instagram of herself and Mamdani together at Brooklyn Steel ahead of the candidate's speech. 'I'm passing the phone to the next mayor of New York City who's going to make New York happier, healthier and more affordable,' she said in a riff off the 'pass the phone' social media trend before the camera turned to Mamdani. Emhoff, who also models, didn't speak on stage and Mamdani didn't acknowledge the endorsement during his stump speech, but he later touted the support in a tweet. 'Grateful for Ella Emhoff's support in our fight to make New York City more affordable,' the Queens assemblyman tweeted Sunday night. Brooklyn Councilman Chi Osse, 27, also appeared in the endorsement video and referred to Emhoff as a 'New York City 'It' girl' who is pro-abortion before it was her turn to speak. The Emhoff endorsement comes as other celebrities like 'Harold and Kumar' actor Kal Penn and comedian Jaboukie Young-White made appearances at the Sunday rally, which had more of a party-like atmosphere than a traditional campaign event. Around 2,000 supporters crammed into Brooklyn Steel, where volunteers gave out free yellow bandanas with New York-themed designs on them and a photo booth was set up. At one point, a long line of young supporters waited to take a picture with Mamdani inside the booth. The event also featured a massive push to get more volunteers to canvas on behalf of Mamdani with the June 24 primary just weeks away. A campaign field manager at one point got on stage with Penn and the pair did a role play on how to door knock. During Mamdani's speech, he once again called for a rent freeze, universal childcare and city-owned grocery stores while slamming President Trump and taking a shot at mayoral frontrunner Andrew Cuomo. 'We are living in a moment of intense fear and despair,' Mamdani said. 'Too many of us are struggling under the weight of work that takes too much but doesn't pay enough, all while costs continue to rise.' Mamdani has consistently polled in second place after Cuomo as the disgraced ex-governor attempts a political comeback.
New York Post
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Kamala Harris's stepdaughter Ella Emhoff backs socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor
Ella Emhoff, the stepdaughter of failed presidential candidate Kamala Harris, officially backed Democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor on Sunday ahead of his rally at Brooklyn Steel. The 25-year-old fashion designer and Brooklyn resident showed support for the card-carrying Democratic Socialists of America member the same evening hundreds of millennials and Gen Zers packed into the music venue for the lefty pol's campaign event. Emhoff, whose father is former second gentleman Doug Emhoff, shared a video on Instagram of herself and Mamdani together at Brooklyn Steel ahead of the candidate's speech. 4 Ella Emhoff attends the Lacoste AW25 Show during Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 at Roland-Garros on March 9, 2025 in Paris, Lacoste 'I'm passing the phone to the next mayor of New York City who's going to make New York happier, healthier and more affordable,' she said in a riff off the 'pass the phone' social media trend before the camera turned to Mamdani. Emhoff, who also models, didn't speak on stage and Mamdani didn't acknowledge the endorsement during his stump speech, but he later touted the support in a tweet. 'Grateful for Ella Emhoff's support in our fight to make New York City more affordable,' the Queens assemblyman tweeted Sunday night. Brooklyn Councilman Chi Osse, 27, also appeared in the endorsement video and referred to Emhoff as a 'New York City 'It' girl' who is pro-abortion before it was her turn to speak. The Emhoff endorsement comes as other celebrities like 'Harold and Kumar' actor Kal Penn and comedian Jaboukie Young-White made appearances at the Sunday rally, which had more of a party-like atmosphere than a traditional campaign event. 4 NYC Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani during a rally at Brooklyn Steel on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Brooklyn, NY. Michael Nagle 4 Ella Emhoff is backing candidate Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City. Instagram / Chi Osse¿ Around 2,000 supporters crammed into Brooklyn Steel, where volunteers gave out free yellow bandanas with New York-themed designs on them and a photo booth was set up. At one point, a long line of young supporters waited to take a picture with Mamdani inside the booth. The event also featured a massive push to get more volunteers to canvas on behalf of Mamdani with the June 24 primary just weeks away. A campaign field manager at one point got on stage with Penn and the pair did a role play on how to door knock. During Mamdani's speech, he once again called for a rent freeze, universal childcare and city-owned grocery stores while slamming President Trump and taking a shot at mayoral frontrunner Andrew Cuomo. 4 Ella Emhoff attends the Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Spring into Action gala at Cipriani South Street on April 24, 2025, in New York. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP 'We are living in a moment of intense fear and despair,' Mamdani said. 'Too many of us are struggling under the weight of work that takes too much but doesn't pay enough, all while costs continue to rise.' Mamdani has consistently polled in second place after Cuomo as the disgraced ex-governor attempts a political comeback.
New York Times
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
‘Cobra Kai Never Dies': The Creators on Saying Goodbye, for Now
Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, the creators of the karate-centered Netflix series 'Cobra Kai,' can't agree on which of them would win in a fight. 'I would say me,' Hurwitz said. Heald disputed this. 'I'm taking Muay Thai right now,' he said. 'But I think Hayden would be the most creative. He'd do something dirty.' 'I'm doping their water bottles,' Schlossberg said. He also mentioned blackmail. Happily, in their years spent making 'Cobra Kai,' which just completed its sixth and final season, they have never come to actual blows. Or crane kicks. Hurwitz and Schlossberg, the writers of the 'Harold and Kumar' movies, met (as all cool kids do) in high school debate club in the 1990s. Heald, a writer of the 'Hot Tub Time Machine' movies, became friends with Hurwitz a few years later, as college dorm mates. Once all three had been introduced, they bonded over a shared obsession: the 'Karate Kid' movies. 'Our 'Star Wars,'' Heald said. The 1984 movie 'The Karate Kid,' set in the San Fernando Valley, culminated in a championship fight between Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), the bullied child of a single mother, and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), the bully. Two sequels were quickly released. An animated series and a couple of reboots — one starring Hilary Swank and another with Jayden Smith — followed. Had the franchise tapped out? Heald, Hurwitz and Schlossberg didn't think so. They had hidden 'Karate Kid' Easter eggs in nearly all of their films, and for years they had talked about writing a Johnny Lawrence movie. But it was only talk. They had no hope of getting that movie greenlighted. Then in 2016, having witnessed the rise of streaming and the success of 1980s nostalgia plays like 'Stranger Things' and 'Fuller House,' they retooled their pitch, reimagining the movie as a series. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
