Staten Island talks secession from NYC as outrage grows over new Socialist mayor Zohran Mamdani

Discussions over Staten Island’s place within New York City have emerged after the election of Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his visit to the borough. Mamdani’s Democratic socialist agenda, which includes higher wages, new taxes, and extended public services, has resulted in sharp criticism from local leaders in the largely Republican enclave. Borough President Vito Fossella states that ideological differences and long-standing grievances have reignited debates of independence.