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Sarah Chatta, Maya King, Jeff Adelson And Shuran Huang
2025-09-25 09:03:05
United States
Politics and Government

As Mamdani Rises, South Asians Emerge as a Political Force in New York

Zohran Mamdani’s upstart campaign for mayor of New York City is inspiring the growing South Asian community to be more active in politics.

Emma G. Fitzsimmons And Tim Balk
2025-09-10 18:02:22
United States
Discrimination

Mamdani Reflects on 9/11 as He Vies to Be New York’s First Muslim Mayor

Ahead of the 24th anniversary of Sept. 11, Zohran Mamdani spoke about the importance of honoring the victims and the persistent Islamophobia the attacks provoked.

Cuomo Calls for Gaza Aid and Says ‘Some People’ Blame Israel for Crisis

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo appeared to criticize Israel over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Hours later, he distanced himself from his remarks.

Alyce Mcfadden
2025-08-04 00:02:16
United States
United States Politics and Government

Cruz Criticizes Hochul for Wearing Head Scarf at Slain Officer’s Funeral

In a social media back-and-forth, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York replied to Senator Ted Cruz of Texas that “anyone with basic decency” would respect the officer’s Muslim faith.

Maia Coleman
2025-08-01 09:02:44
United States
Minorities

A Funeral Shines a Light on the Bangladeshis Thriving in the N.Y.P.D.

At least 1,000 of the department’s 34,000 officers belong to the Bangladeshi American Police Association. They are members of the latest immigrant group to join the force.

Pranav Baskar
2025-08-01 09:02:43
India
Politics and Government

In Delhi and New York, Hindu Right Wing Lines Up Against Mamdani

As Zohran Mamdani gets within striking distance of becoming New York’s first Muslim mayor, he is drawing fire from supporters of India’s populist prime minister, who accuse him of being anti-Hindu.

Maia Coleman
2025-08-01 00:02:27
United States
Police

Grief Pervades a Somber Farewell to a Slain Police Officer

Didarul Islam, killed by a gunman at a Park Avenue tower in Manhattan, was eulogized for his service to his community, his department and his city.

Wesley Parnell
2025-07-29 06:02:24
United States
Bangladesh

Bangladeshi Community Mourns Officer Killed in Midtown Manhattan Shooting

Didarul Islam had a hard-won house, a job that brought respect and the esteem of his neighbors. “He said serve the community and you’ll do fine,” a friend said.