Mayor Zohran Mamdani has criticized a recent rule change within his own party, which opponents argue risks weakening the influence of Brooklyn voters who recently backed a slate of reform-minded candidates. The move has sparked internal divisions, raising concerns that the shift could undermine the momentum of a political realignment. Critics claim the change dilutes the power of a newly empowered reform faction, setting the stage for a potential power struggle. The controversy highlights broader tensions over how political power is distributed within the city’s Democratic Party.
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 ...