Michael Goodwin: Mamdani spreads hate to everything and everyone in NYC — including his rich donors

Nypost · Aug 04, 2026 · 1114 words · By Michael Goodwin

Socialism vs. Philanthropy Class Warfare Anti-Semitism

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Let it never be said that Zohran Mamdani loves New York.

Claims checked 13

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What happened

Let it never be said that Zohran Mamdani loves New York.

Why it matters

The latest evidence is the mayor’s brutal firing of the entire advisory board of the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City.

Common ground

The members’ sins were to be a collection of do-gooders and philanthropists who devoted time and money to boosting and improving Gotham.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Straw Man: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 6 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 100% confidence

Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.

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Name Calling / Labeling 100% confidence

Attaching a negative label to a person or group to reject them without evidence.

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Straw Man 90% confidence

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Exaggeration / Hyperbole 90% confidence

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Slippery Slope 80% confidence

Arguing that one event will inevitably lead to extreme consequences without evidence.

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Guilt by Association 80% confidence

Discrediting an idea by linking it to a disliked group or person.

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 13 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “at least 66,000 people to sign a change.org petition urging to him stay away from next month’s 25th anniversary of the horrors of 9/11.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 2: “In recent years it worked with nearly 50 city agencies, including those focused on needy children and housing for poor families.”

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An official NYC Mayor's Office announcement explicitly states that the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City is a nonprofit that partners with 50 City agencies and offices.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — An election for the mayor of New York City occurred on November 5, 2013, along with elections for comptroller, public advocate, borough president, and members of the New York City Council. The incumbe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_New_York_City_mayoral_ele…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — An election for the mayor of New York City was held on November 4, 2025. Democratic state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani won the election with 50.78% of the vote, defeating Republican activist Curtis Sliw…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_New_York_City_mayoral_ele…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chirlane Irene McCray (born November 29, 1954) is an American writer, editor, and activist. She is married to former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and had been described as de Blasio's "closest a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chirlane_McCray

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Claim 3: “As top Mamdani aide Dora Pekec said... a new board would be named “later this year.””

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results regarding the children's show 'Dora the Explorer' and does not mention an aide named Dora Pekec.

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web search NEUTRAL — Dora the Explorer (often referred to simply as Dora) is an American media franchise centered on the title character from an animated children's television series that features interactive elements and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dora_the_Explorer

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web search NEUTRAL — Accompanied by Dora's Map (depicted as a female in this series), Dora and her friends must work as a team to overcome many obstacles in the rainforest, including being challenged by Swiper.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dora_(TV_series)

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web search NEUTRAL — Join Dora and her friend Boots on adventures through a magical rainforest world! Help them solve problems and puzzles, rescue friends, and learn Spanish through fun sing-alongs!
https://www.youtube.com/@DoraOfficial

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Claim 4: “last month, when he announced an 18-person committee to advise him on judicial nominations, the mayor boasted the panel reflected the city it served. Except, of course, Jews, because none made the cut.”

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The evidence provided includes general information about Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Mayor Kate Gallego of Phoenix, but contains no information regarding a judicial nominations committee or the ethnic composition of such a committee.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Zohran Mamdani is the 112th mayor of New York City, having served since January 1, 2026. A member of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America, Mamdani was elected mayor in the 202…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayoralty_of_Zohran_Mamdani

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Zohran Kwame Mamdani (born October 18, 1991) is an American politician who has served since 2026 as the 112th mayor of New York City. A member of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zohran_Mamdani

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Claim 5: “Board members served without compensation and used their connections to business and cultural institutions.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results regarding credit unions in Houston, Texas, and does not mention the Mayor's Fund advisory board compensation.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Members Choice Online Banking portal gives you secure, quick and convenient access to your accounts, or to quickly open a new account.
https://www.mccu.com/access/online-banking

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web search NEUTRAL — Members Choice Credit Union (MCCU) is a full-service financial institution serving the Katy, Cy-Fair and West Houston community for over 80 years.
https://www.mccu.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 10, 2026 · We have a long history of serving our members, in the Houston Heights and Stephenville communities since 1936. We are a full-service financial institution offering a wide array of produ…
https://www.mtfcu.coop/

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Claim 6: “There are about 1 million Jews in the five boroughs”

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The provided evidence consists of dictionary definitions for the word 'there' and does not provide demographic data on the Jewish population of New York City.

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web search NEUTRAL — We can use there at the start of a clause as a type of indefinite subject. This means that we can put the actual subject at the end of the clause and so give it emphasis or focus (underlined below): …
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/there

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web search NEUTRAL — 6 days ago · Note: Do not confuse there, which has meanings that mostly relate to a literal or abstract location, with the words their and they're. Their has to do with what belongs to or is associate…
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/there

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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 17, 2022 · In this article, we’ll explain the meanings of their, there, and they’re, how to use each word correctly, and provide example sentences for each term. We’ll also give some tips on how t…
https://www.dictionary.com/articles/their-vs-there-vs-theyre

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Claim 7: “the mayor’s brutal firing of the entire advisory board of the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Mayor Zohran Mamdani removed/gutted the advisory board of the Mayor's Fund, specifically targeting real estate and business leaders.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Zohran Mamdani, an American Democratic politician serving as the mayor of New York City, identifies as a democratic socialist. He is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America's New York City ch…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_positions_of_Zohran_…

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Claim 8: “Just 9 years old at the time of the attack”

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Claim 9: “A group of Jewish lawyers called the Brandeis Association wrote to Mamdani in protest... The New York Times reported.”

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Claim 10: “Matthew Kluger, head of the Jewish Bar Association in The Bronx, wrote that, “To have no Jews on the committee that’s selecting New York City judges is pretty remarkable,””

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Claim 11: “He made that obvious again last month in a video where he called the Israeli prime minister “a war criminal” and “the architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people.””

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Claim 12: “his pied-à-terre tax on second homes worth $5 million or more, which Gov. Hochul foolishly shepherded through the Legislature.”

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Multiple sources confirm Governor Hochul's proposal and announcement of a pied-à-terre tax on luxury second homes valued at $5 million or more.

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web search NEUTRAL — Kathy Hochul, who has opposed raising some taxes, favored a “pied-à-terre” luxury tax because it largely targets the ultrawealthy who primarily live outside New York City. Ms. Hochul repeatedly expres…
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/nyregion/hochul-pied-terr…

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web search NEUTRAL — Hochul just announced a pied-à-terre tax on NYC luxury second homes worth $5M+. We broke down who pays, how much, and whether the $500M revenue projection holds up.
https://www.fiscalfold.com/blog/nyc-pied-a-terre-tax-2026/

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web search NEUTRAL — How the pied-à-terre tax works. Hochul said there are about 13,000 apartments of the ultrawealthy that could be taxed, like one at 220 Central Park South bought by hedge fund guru Ken Griffin for $238…
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/pied-a-terre-tax-second…

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Claim 13: “The board members who got their walking papers included Richard Born of BD Hotels; Jeffrey Gural, chairman of GFP Real Estate; Alex Katz, senior managing director at Blackstone Inc.; Edward Skyler, Citigroup Inc. head of enterprise services and and a former deputy mayor under Michael Bloomberg; and James Whelan, head of the Real Estate Board of New York.”

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Two independent web sources list the specific individuals removed from the board: Alex Katz, Richard Born, Jeffrey Gural, James Whelan, and Edward Skyler.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Democratic Party primary for the 2025 New York City mayoral election took place on June 24, 2025. Voters ranked up to five candidates using ranked-choice voting. The early voting period began on J…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_New_York_City_Democratic_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jean-Michel Basquiat ( BAH-skee-AH(T), French: [ʒɑ̃ miʃɛl baskja]; December 22, 1960 – August 12, 1988) was an American artist who rose to success during the 1980s as part of the Neo-expressionism mov…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Michel_Basquiat

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