Ivan Pereira

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Statement from Mayor Mamdani on Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Birthright Citizenship NEW YORK – In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to reaffirm birthright citizenship and strike down the Trump administration’s executive order denying citizenship to children born to immigrant parents without legal status or on temporary visas, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani released the following statement: “Today’s Supreme Court ruling affirms a promise that was written into our Constitution more than 150 years ago: if you are born on American soil, you are an American citizen, no matter the color of your skin, where your parents were born, how you worship, or the language you speak at home. This should never have been in doubt. The federal administration sought to rewrite one of the clearest guarantees in our Constitution in an effort to decide who belongs in this country and who does not. Today, the Court rejected that effort. “New York City is living proof of the power of birthright citizenship. The children of immigrants are our teachers, nurses, construction workers, small business owners, artists, public servants and neighbors. They are New Yorkers, and they are Americans. “So, to every immigrant family across the five boroughs: hear me clearly. You belong here. Your children belong here. No court can erase your humanity. No political agenda will change what we know to be true: this country's diversity is our greatest strength. As long as I am mayor, New York City will defend your rights, protect your dignity and stand shoulder to shoulder with you in the fight for a better America.” ###
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An screenshot of the IG story from Elaina Aghayeva that reads "Hi guys I am so grateful for everyone of you. I just go out a little while ago. I am safe and okay. In an uber otw back home. I am so sorry but I am in complete shock over what happene and my phone is blowing up with calls from reporters. I need a litte bit of time to process everything I will come back soon But please don't worry I love you all."
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A pictograph showing responses to the ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll question Do you approve or disapprove of the way Trump is handling each of the following? Tariffs on imported goods
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A screenshot of Brad Lander's introduction campaign video that shows the cgi pigeons inserted into the back of Lander.
write in candidates for the NYC 2025 mayoral election
A screenshot 11-3-2025 X post by Elon Musk made at 2:45 p.m. ET that states. Remember to vote tomorrow in New York! Bear in mind that a vote for Curtis is really a vote for Mumdumi or whatever his name is. VOTE CUOMO!
differences in 2021 early vote and 2025 early vote
NYC early voting numbers October 31, 2025 - Day 7 Manhattan - 144,269 Bronx - 37,830 Brooklyn - 156,390 Queens - 107,743 Staten Island - 34,106 *As of Close of Polls – Unofficial and Cumulative 480,338
A gif from the Simpsons episode Treehouse of Horror III. A zombie dressed as a colonial man asks a zombie dressed as a cowboy are in a cemetery. The caption reads "Excuse me, I'm Bill deBlasio. Bill De Blasio 1882? My mistake."
NYC early vote check ins October 29, 2025 - Day 5 Manhattan - 111,068 Bronx - 30,633 Brooklyn - 117,297 Queens - 85,548 Staten Island - 27,565 *As of Close of Polls – Unofficial and Cumulative 372,111
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A screenshot of favorability ratings for Andrew Cuomo
A screenshot of the favorability ratings for Zohran Mamdani
A screenshot from the Oct 29 Quinnipiac University poll showing preference for the NYC mayoral candidates based on how long they have lived in the city. Cuomo: 34% for lived in NYC whole life, 33% for over 10 yrs, 23% for 10 or fewer yrs Mamdani: 36% for lived in NYC whole life, 46% for over 10 yrs, 68% for 10 or fewer yrs Sliwa: 19% for lived in NYC whole life, 12% for over 10 yrs, 2% for 10 or fewer yrs
Data for NYC's early voting count, day 1. Manhattan - 24,046 Bronx - 7,793 Brooklyn - 22,105 Queens - 19,045 Staten Island - 6,420 *Unofficial as of Close of Polls 79,409
A chart with the question " Question 1. If the election for mayor were being held today, and the candidates were Andrew Cuomo running as an independent candidate, Zohran Mamdani the Democrat, and Curtis Sliwa the Republican, for whom would you vote? (INCLUDES ALREADY VOTED AND LEANERS) The chart shows Mamdani with 46% of total likely voters, 33% for Cuomo and 15% for Sliwa.
Given a list of nine issues and asked which is the most important one in deciding who to vote for in the election for mayor, 30 percent of likely voters say crime, 21 percent say affordable housing, and 13 percent say inflation, with no other issue reaching double digits. The top issue for young likely voters is different than other age groups: 18 to 34 year olds: affordable housing (33 percent), crime (20 percent), health care (11 percent), and inflation (11 percent), with no other issue reaching double digits. 35 to 49 year olds: crime (32 percent), affordable housing (24 percent), and inflation (13 percent), with no other issue reaching double digits. 50 to 64 year olds: crime (36 percent), affordable housing (15 percent), and inflation (15 percent), with no other issue reaching double digits. 65 years of age and over: crime (30 percent), affordable housing (15 percent), inflation (15 percent), and health care (12 percent), with no other issue reaching double digits.
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A chart from the Quinnipiac University poll Do you think the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will help or hurt - the country? Help: 36%; Hurt 53%; NO Difference: 1%; Don't Know/Not Applicable: 9%
A chart from the Quinnipiac University poll As you may know, the Republican tax and spending bill named One Big Beautiful Bill Act was passed by Congress and signed into law. Based upon what you have heard or read about the legislation, do you support or oppose the One Big Beautiful Bill Act? Support: 35% Oppose: 55%; Don't Know/Not Applicable: 10%
A chart showing the Quinnipiac U poll question "Do you approve or disapprove of the way the Trump administration is handling the Jeffrey Epstein files?" Approve: 17%, Disapprove: 63%, Don't Know, Not Applicable: 20%
STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL ON THE FINAL PASSAGE OF TRUMP’S BIG UGLY BILL IN THE HOUSE “Today’s vote makes it official: all seven New York Republicans in Congress voted to rip health care away from 1.5 million New Yorkers and jeopardize SNAP benefits for nearly 3 million more. They had two chances to stand up to Donald Trump and fight for the people they serve. They failed both times, gambling with their constituents’ lives to pay for billionaire tax breaks. “To the 48,000 New Yorkers set to lose their coverage in Rep. LaLota’s district, the 48,000 in Rep. Garbarino’s, the 52,000 in Rep. Malliotakis’, the 31,000 in Rep. Lawler’s, the 44,000 in Rep. Stefanik’s, the 35,000 in Rep. Langworthy’s, and the 31,000 in Rep. Tenney’s: your members of Congress may have given up on you, but I never will. “As Governor, your family’s health and well-being is my top priority. And I will keep fighting every single day to shield you from the cruelty and chaos coming out of Washington.”
A chart showing President Donald Trump's approval rating from the 4/9/25 Quinnipiac University Poll. Total Approval rating is 41%, Total Disapproval rating is 53% DK/NA is 6%