Mamdani Caught In Big Lie About Little Italy — His Excuse Makes It Worse

take that foundation, strip it down to a bare transit-stop list, selectively add newer enclaves that align with progressive political priorities, and quietly drop Little Italy and historic Irish neighborhoods in the process.

That’s not inheriting a map. That’s making editorial choices and lying about them when the choices blow up in your face.

The Italian American Civil Rights League wasn’t fooled for a second. They celebrated Mamdani’s backtracking as a tactical victory while making clear they understand exactly what they’re dealing with. “We WON!” they posted on X. “But we know exactly who Zohran is, what he stands for, and we’ve only just begun this fight.”