Mayor Zohran Mamdani has criticized a recent rule change within his party, which opponents argue risks weakening the influence of Brooklyn voters who recently backed a slate of reform-minded candidates. The move has sparked a heated internal debate, with critics claiming it undermines the electoral gains made by the new reformers. The controversy highlights tensions between party leadership and grassroots supporters over how power should be distributed. Supporters of the rule change have yet to publicly defend the decision, leaving its long-term impact unclear.


New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is blasting a controversial rule change within his own party that critics say could dilute the power Brooklyn voters handed to a new group of reformers. The dispute ...