David Freedlander
@freedlander.bsky.social
Contributor, New York Magazine and Politico Magazine. Politics, the arts, books and the City
“Freezing the rent” is a cornerstone of Zohran Mamdani’s agenda. Eric Adams could make it impossible. nymag.com/intelligence...
Eric Adams Could Blow Up Mamdani’s Rent Freeze
Landlords want him to Zohran-proof more than 1 million apartments.
nymag.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
“Freezing the rent” is a cornerstone of Zohran Mamdani’s agenda. Eric Adams could make it impossible. nymag.com/intelligence...
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Eric Adams filmed the video after midnight, which is an insane nugget from @freedlander.bsky.social -- nymag.com/intelligence...
Eric Adams Couldn’t Sleep on It Any Longer
Just past midnight, he decided to end his reelection campaign. The past month was a disaster.
nymag.com
September 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Eric Adams filmed the video after midnight, which is an insane nugget from @freedlander.bsky.social -- nymag.com/intelligence...
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“The Mamdani campaign has been in regular contact with both Governor Kathy Hochul’s office and the office of Attorney General Letitia James, who have pledged their support should Mamdani be detained by immigration or border officials after he lands.”
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Mamdani’s Campaign ‘Taking Steps’ in Case He Gets Hassled Reentering U.S.
The mayoral candidate will be arriving at JFK airport after a trip to Uganda.
nymag.com
July 30, 2025 at 2:30 AM
“The Mamdani campaign has been in regular contact with both Governor Kathy Hochul’s office and the office of Attorney General Letitia James, who have pledged their support should Mamdani be detained by immigration or border officials after he lands.”
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Probably smart for him to be thinking about this possibility, but truly a tragic sign of our times that he has to: nymag.com/intelligence...
Mamdani’s Campaign ‘Taking Steps’ in Case He Gets Hassled Reentering U.S.
The mayoral candidate will be arriving at JFK airport after a trip to Uganda.
nymag.com
July 29, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Probably smart for him to be thinking about this possibility, but truly a tragic sign of our times that he has to: nymag.com/intelligence...
Zohran Mamdani is returning to US tomorrow. His team, and NY officials, are preparing for what may await him when he lands nymag.com/intelligence...
Mamdani’s Campaign ‘Taking Steps’ in Case He Gets Hassled Reentering U.S.
The mayoral candidate will be arriving at JFK airport after a trip to Uganda.
nymag.com
July 29, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Zohran Mamdani is returning to US tomorrow. His team, and NY officials, are preparing for what may await him when he lands nymag.com/intelligence...
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Zohran Mamdani beat Andrew Cuomo and the elite by upending how the city’s politics was supposed to work. Read our latest cover story about his win by @freedlander.bsky.social buff.ly/wekmKBb
June 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Zohran Mamdani beat Andrew Cuomo and the elite by upending how the city’s politics was supposed to work. Read our latest cover story about his win by @freedlander.bsky.social buff.ly/wekmKBb
The Rumble in the Jungle-like Heat. A final look as a chaotic mayoral race races to a finish nymag.com/intelligence...
Expect a Photo Finish in New York’s Mayoral Race
Recriminations have already begun in the camp of Andrew Cuomo — a big favorite until Zohran Mamdani’s recent rise.
nymag.com
June 24, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The Rumble in the Jungle-like Heat. A final look as a chaotic mayoral race races to a finish nymag.com/intelligence...
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Solid deep-dive on the Mamdani campaign in New York - although if I can make a professional observation, the thing that strikes me most about the Mamdani campaign isn't that it "broke the rules" but on the contrary, it is/was a solid execution of a very conventional 21st C campaign model.
Took a peek under the hood of Mamdani-mentum and a look at the guy behind some of its viral campaign ads nymag.com/intelligence...
How Zohran Wins
The Mamdani campaign broke the rules of running for mayor. Will it be enough?
nymag.com
June 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Solid deep-dive on the Mamdani campaign in New York - although if I can make a professional observation, the thing that strikes me most about the Mamdani campaign isn't that it "broke the rules" but on the contrary, it is/was a solid execution of a very conventional 21st C campaign model.
Took a peek under the hood of Mamdani-mentum and a look at the guy behind some of its viral campaign ads nymag.com/intelligence...
How Zohran Wins
The Mamdani campaign broke the rules of running for mayor. Will it be enough?
nymag.com
June 20, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Took a peek under the hood of Mamdani-mentum and a look at the guy behind some of its viral campaign ads nymag.com/intelligence...
Andrew Cuomo's closing message: The LA riots are coming to New York. And who do you want to face off against Trump--me, or Kid Mamdani?
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With Mamdani Surging, Cuomo Plays the Trump Card
His closing message is a scorching ad saying New York could be next after Los Angeles and his 33-year-old opponent can’t lead.
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June 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Andrew Cuomo's closing message: The LA riots are coming to New York. And who do you want to face off against Trump--me, or Kid Mamdani?
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Who is going to win the AOC primary?
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AOC Is Running Out of Time
If progressives hope to prevent Mayor Cuomo, she will need to back a challenger soon.
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May 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Who is going to win the AOC primary?
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Dems come for their own nymag.com/intelligence...
The ‘Liberal Tea Party’ Moment Is Here for Democrats
It’s going to be a long, hot summer for incumbents.
nymag.com
May 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Dems come for their own nymag.com/intelligence...
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"...across the country, a record number of well-financed progressives are gearing up to take on Democratic incumbents who have been in office for decades."
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"...across the country, a record number of well-financed progressives are gearing up to take on Democratic incumbents who have been in office for decades."
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The ‘Liberal Tea Party’ Moment Is Here for Democrats
It’s going to be a long, hot summer for incumbents.
nymag.com
May 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Thank You
"...across the country, a record number of well-financed progressives are gearing up to take on Democratic incumbents who have been in office for decades."
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"...across the country, a record number of well-financed progressives are gearing up to take on Democratic incumbents who have been in office for decades."
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The NYC mayoral race has become a contest about who can best protect New York from Donald Trump. But can anyone? nymag.com/intelligence...
Who Can Trump-proof New York?
Democratic mayoral hopefuls, with two major exceptions, have plans to take on the president.
nymag.com
April 21, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The NYC mayoral race has become a contest about who can best protect New York from Donald Trump. But can anyone? nymag.com/intelligence...
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Why does Andrew Cuomo even want to be mayor of New York City? Read our report on the "new" Cuomo and his new pitch for office: nymag.com/intelligence...
March 31, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Why does Andrew Cuomo even want to be mayor of New York City? Read our report on the "new" Cuomo and his new pitch for office: nymag.com/intelligence...
Adams Agonistes nymag.com/intelligence...
What Eric Adams Says About Trump Behind Closed Doors
“Have faith that I know what I’m doing and I know how to navigate this.”
nymag.com
February 27, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Adams Agonistes nymag.com/intelligence...
Really interesting and clear-eyed look at what Musk and Co. are actually up to www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
This Is What Happens When the DOGE Guys Take Over
Inside the federal agencies where Elon Musk’s people have seized control, fear and uncertainty reign.
www.theatlantic.com
February 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Really interesting and clear-eyed look at what Musk and Co. are actually up to www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
With a lifeline from Trump, a sleepy mayoral race was upended overnight. nymag.com/intelligence...
After a Little Help From Trump, Eric Adams Thinks He Can Win
Watch out, Andrew Cuomo.
nymag.com
February 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
With a lifeline from Trump, a sleepy mayoral race was upended overnight. nymag.com/intelligence...
This story is on A22
February 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
This story is on A22
This is pretty much how every Trump Cabinet confirmation hearing went
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Key & Peele - Rap Album Confessions
YouTube video by Comedy Central
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January 31, 2025 at 5:26 PM
This is pretty much how every Trump Cabinet confirmation hearing went
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Trump reinstates an executive order “Protecting America’s Monuments from Vandalism” which has a notable omission
January 29, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Trump reinstates an executive order “Protecting America’s Monuments from Vandalism” which has a notable omission
If you’re a star they let you do it
January 21, 2025 at 2:00 AM
If you’re a star they let you do it
