Mamdani has not advocated Islamic rule or theocracy in New York City.
Claim:
Zohran Kwame Mamdani supports transforming New York City into an Islamic state.
TOTAL BS
Topic
New York City
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New York City offered free childcare at a limited-capacity “Parents’ Night Out” event.
Claim:
Zohran Mamdani is introducing a New York City program that provides parents with a free babysitter so they can go on a date.
SOME BS
The $122 million NYC schools allocation appears in Mamdani’s FY2027 executive budget as mayor.
Claim:
As a New York City mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani proposed allocating $122 million for New York City Public Schools in his campaign budget plan.
TOTAL BS
New York City’s executive budget proposal funds hiring 1,000 additional teachers.
Claim:
Zohran Mamdani's proposed mayoral budget plan includes hiring 1,000 additional teachers in New York City.
NOT BS
New York City’s enacted pied-à-terre tax is projected to raise $500 million annually.
Claim:
Zohran Mamdani, as Mayor of New York City, enacted a tax on wealthy individuals that raises $0.5 billion per year for New York City.
HARDLY BS
New York City’s FY2027 budget gap was closed without formal worker layoffs.
Claim:
Zohran Mamdani's administration eliminated New York City's budget deficit without laying off workers.
HARDLY BS
New York City received roughly $7.6–$8 billion in New York State aid.
Claim:
The administration of New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani secured $7.6 billion in New York State aid for New York City through a partnership with New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
HARDLY BS
NYC’s FY2027 budget added a pied-a-terre property tax surcharge raising $500 million yearly.
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New York City's FY2027 budget was balanced without raising property taxes, slashing services, or drawing down the City's Rainy Day Fund or Retiree Health Benefit Trust reserves.
MOSTLY BS
Mayor Mamdani called $30 billion in overseas military spending a moral obscenity.
Claim:
The Mayor of New York City publicly stated that $30 billion in US military spending abroad could instead be redirected to radically improve the lives of American citizens.
MOSTLY BS