Staff Reports
As New York City’s mayoral election nears with only two weeks remaining, Republican Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is sounding a clear warning about the dangers posed by one of the key candidates, Zoron Mandani. Malliotakis highlights the threat Mandani’s radical socialist proposals pose to the city’s fundamental freedoms, including his plans to abolish private property rights and impose government-controlled markets. Drawing on the experiences of the city’s large immigrant population—many fleeing communist regimes—Malliotakis underscores the importance of educating voters on how such policies would dismantle the economic foundation that has allowed New York to thrive.
Malliotakis does not hold back in criticizing Mandani’s questionable associations, particularly his social media ties to an individual linked to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. She points to this connection as indicative of Mandani’s deeper radical tendencies and poor judgment. This is a red flag for any New Yorker concerned about the safety and stability of their city. Equally alarming is Mandani’s dismissive stance on law enforcement funding, especially given that New York’s police force has already been severely depleted by thousands since the tragedy of 9/11. Malliotakis warns that Mandani’s policies would only worsen the city’s public safety crisis.
The mayoral race itself remains volatile, with high-profile figures shaking up the field. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo, now running as an independent, has called on Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa to exit the race, hoping to clear the path for his own comeback. Meanwhile, Sliwa enjoys the endorsement of Rudy Giuliani, a name synonymous with strength in law enforcement and the restoration of order post-9/11. This complex political chess match adds urgency to voters’ decisions, raising questions about which candidates can truly steer New York away from leftist chaos.
Malliotakis advises New Yorkers to be vigilant in these final days, rallying behind whoever can realistically stop Mandani’s dangerous agenda. The city’s future depends on rejecting radical policies that threaten liberty, safety, and economic vitality. This election is a crossroads: a chance to uphold traditional values of law, order, and free-market opportunity that have historically made New York a beacon for those seeking a better life.
With so much at stake, New Yorkers must recognize the critical importance of their vote. It’s not just a choice of who will occupy City Hall; it’s a decision that will shape the social and economic fabric of a city struggling with crime, economic uncertainty, and political divisions. The urgency for voters to choose wisely cannot be overstated—because the consequences of empowering radical, unproven policies will echo for generations.
