Dear New Yorkers,
As we approach the pivotal mayoral election on November 4, 2025, I feel compelled to address those of you contemplating a vote for Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee and avowed democratic socialist. From my perspective as a staunch conservative who cherishes the foundational principles of America—limited government, personal responsibility, free enterprise, and unwavering support for our allies like Israel—I implore you to reconsider. Your vote isn’t just for the next four years; its ramifications will echo through generations, potentially transforming our great city into a socialist experiment that crumbles under its own weight.
Let’s be clear about who Zohran Mamdani is and what he represents. A member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), he’s endorsed by figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders, pushing an agenda that’s straight out of the radical left playbook. His platform screams big government overreach: freezing rents citywide, building hundreds of thousands of “affordable” housing units with union mandates, and even creating city-owned grocery stores to supposedly control prices. Sounds benevolent? Think again. These policies will balloon the city budget, funded by punishing taxes—a 2% surcharge on anyone earning over $1 million and hiking corporate taxes to 11.5%, matching New Jersey’s rate to rake in billions. Businesses will flee, jobs will vanish, and the economic vitality that makes New York the envy of the world will wither. Your children and grandchildren will inherit a city strangled by debt, where innovation is stifled and opportunity is doled out by bureaucrats.
On public safety, Mamdani’s vision is equally alarming. He wants a new “Department of Community Safety” focused on mental health programs and “evidence-based” gun violence prevention, with an 800% increase in funding for hate violence initiatives. But make no mistake—this is code for softening on law enforcement, prioritizing social experiments over backing our brave police officers. In a city still reeling from crime spikes, his approach will embolden criminals, leaving neighborhoods vulnerable. Generations will pay the price in lives lost and communities shattered, all because we traded proven policing for feel-good progressive fantasies.
Then there’s his stance on international issues, particularly Israel and Palestine. As a DSA stalwart, Mamdani supports the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel, has accused it of apartheid and genocide, and even bizarrely claimed “Israel is not a place” or “not a country.” This isn’t just foreign policy—it’s a direct assault on America’s values and our key ally in the Middle East. Electing him could signal to the world that New York, home to one of the largest Jewish populations outside Israel, tolerates anti-Semitism masked as activism. The lasting damage? Eroded alliances, heightened global tensions, and a city divided by imported conflicts, affecting our descendants long after we’re gone.
Don’t forget his other radical promises: free childcare for infants as young as six weeks, fare-free buses, a $30 minimum wage by 2030, and bolstering sanctuary city protections to shield illegal immigrants from ICE. These aren’t compassionate; they’re recipes for dependency, straining resources and rewarding lawlessness. Imagine your grandchildren growing up in a New York where hard work is penalized, borders mean nothing, and government handouts replace self-reliance. This isn’t the American Dream—it’s a socialist nightmare that could take decades to undo.
New Yorkers, you have alternatives. Whether it’s the incumbent Eric Adams, who at least understands the need for strong policing, or Republican Curtis Sliwa, a true fighter for law and order, or even Andrew Cuomo with his experience—choose someone who will preserve our city’s strength, not dismantle it. Your vote for Mamdani isn’t reversible; its consequences will burden future generations with economic ruin, insecurity, and moral decay.
Vote wisely. Preserve the New York we love for those who come after us.
Sincerely,
S. Vincent Anthony