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Toronto Star
35 minutes ago
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Harvey Epstein wins NYC Council primary, defeating Anthony Weiner's comeback bid
NEW YORK (AP) — State Assembly Member Harvey Epstein has won the Democratic primary for a New York City Council seat in lower Manhattan, thwarting former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner's long-shot attempt to return to the political stage. Voting concluded June 24, but the winner wasn't established until Tuesday when ranked choice voting results were released. Epstein now moves to the city's general election in the fall.
Winnipeg Free Press
an hour ago
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Harvey Epstein wins NYC Council primary, defeating Anthony Weiner's comeback bid
NEW YORK (AP) — State Assembly Member Harvey Epstein has won the Democratic primary for a New York City Council seat in lower Manhattan, thwarting former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner's long-shot attempt to return to the political stage. Voting concluded June 24, but the winner wasn't established until Tuesday when ranked choice voting results were released. Epstein now moves to the city's general election in the fall. Weiner had entered the race in the hopes of restarting his political career after it was derailed by sexting scandals. He was eventually sent to prison for sending sexually explicit messages to a 15-year-old girl. He finished far behind Epstein and some other candidates. While Weiner's candidacy brought a spotlight to the primary, Epstein also captured some unexpected attention. Late last year, a 'Saturday Night Live' sketch spoofed his name's similarity to sex offenders Harvey Weinstein and Jeffery Epstein, with comedian John Mulaney playing the part of a candidate struggling to make clear to voters that he was not, in fact, one of the notorious sex criminals. Harvey Epstein took the bit in stride, reposting it on his Instagram account. The former lawyer and tenant organizer has been in the state legislature since 2018. Weiner had been a strong Democratic voice in Congress before his political star plummeted in 2011 after he sent a lewd picture of himself to a college student on Twitter. He resigned from Congress, tried a comeback by running for New York City mayor, then got caught up in another sexting scandal. In 2017, prosecutors said he had engaged in illicit online contact with a high school student. Weiner pleaded guilty to transferring obscene material to a minor. During the campaign, Weiner did not shy away from his past scandal, but told The Associated Press he struggled with how best to address what he had done when talking to voters.
Washington Post
an hour ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Harvey Epstein wins NYC Council primary, defeating Anthony Weiner's comeback bid
NEW YORK — State Assembly Member Harvey Epstein has won the Democratic primary for a New York City Council seat in lower Manhattan, thwarting former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner's long-shot attempt to return to the political stage. Voting concluded June 24 , but the winner wasn't established until Tuesday when ranked choice voting results were released. Epstein now moves to the city's general election in the fall.
Daily Express
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Land survey: 10,000 in Tawau to gain
Published on: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 01, 2025 Text Size: Liew mingling with the villagers during the event. TAWAU: A land survey covering four villages in Kukusan, including Kampung Sri Menanti, Airport Lama, Sentosa Block 4 and Kampung Hilltop, will be carried out soon, potentially benefiting more than 10,000 residents. Parti Harapan Rakyat Sabah President Tan Sri Liew Yun Fah said the 88.54-acre land, long occupied by settlers, has received State-level approval for gazettement prior to the dissolution of the State Assembly. 'This is not a political stunt. The approval was given before the dissolution and is meant to address long-standing land issues,' he said after a dinner with village heads from Kukusan, here, last Sunday. He said the land approval letter was handed over to a representative of the Tawau Land and Survey Department to facilitate early survey work. 'Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and the State Cabinet have agreed to approve the 88.54 acres of land for the villagers,' he said. Once the surveying process is complete, the villages will be eligible for basic facilities such as a multi-purpose hall, paved roads and housing assistance under the Sabah Maju Jaya programme. Liew urged political parties not to incite doubt among residents, stressing that the effort is aimed at solving long-term issues. 'Let us work together to get the land surveyed and structured. This is about the people's future,' he said. He said it is up to the people in Kukusan whether to continue supporting the government in the coming State election. 'If you feel the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah government is performing and helping the people, then continue to support them,' he said. Liew also thanked the Chief Minister, the Department and the relevant parties. 'I have been helping the people even when I was not an elected representative, using my own means. What matters most is unity and moving forward together,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
India.com
17 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
Trump Calls Him A ‘Communist Lunatic' – But Zohran Mamdani's Roots Trace Back To Ethnic Cleansing In Uganda
New Delhi: U.S. President Donald Trump has slammed Zohran Mamdani's Democratic primary victory in New York with a scathing post. 'A 100% Communist Lunatic. The Democrats have finally crossed the line,' he wrote on Social Truth. This is not the first time Mamdani has rattled the old guard. But this time, it is different. A city like New York, with a long liberal history, now inches closer to a hard-left mayoral candidate. And Trump's fury reflects more than political outrage. It reflects fear of what is ahead. A 32-year-old New York State Assembly member, Mamdani rode a bold platform. Housing for all, free public transport and wealth taxes. No apologies. No filters. His message – the system is broken and must be rebuilt. But behind the headlines, another story is gaining attention. A distant past. A shared trauma. Both Mamdani and Kash Patel – once Trump's trusted pick for FBI Director – were born in Uganda. Both families were uprooted during the brutal purge of Indian-origin citizens under dictator Idi Amin in the 1970s. It was not only exile. It was horror. Thousands were killed. Properties were looted. Lives were destroyed. A generation of Indian-Ugandans was wiped off the map. Some fled to London. Some to Canada. Some, like Mamdani's and Patel's families, made it to America. During his Senate testimony earlier this year, Patel recalled what his father lived through. 'Three lakh people murdered… for how they looked,' he said, adding that he ran for his life. Mamdani's father, Mahmood, a young academic then, was among those expelled. He went on to become a leading scholar on colonialism in Africa. Two men. Two parties. One legacy. Trump's wrath may be aimed at Mamdani's politics. But it also reminds the country of what shapes leaders behind the scenes. Family scars. Forgotten massacres. Silent histories. Mamdani has not responded to Trump's latest remark. His campaign has kept focus on the issues – housing, transit and inequality. But as November draws closer, and as his name spreads beyond New York's boroughs, one thing is clear. This race is no longer about a mayoral seat. It is about what America is ready to accept and what it still refuses to forget.
