Commie Corridor
Coverage of Commie Corridor in the Nexus archive.
- A people’s guide to the ‘Commie Corridor’ of Brooklyn and Queens
The article highlights the 'Commie Corridor' in Brooklyn and Queens, a region dominated by young, leftist, and college-educated voters that supported Mayor Zohran Mamdani's political rise. The focus is on the demographic and ideological characteristics of this voter base.
- In New York, Mamdani endorsements yield congressional primary wins
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsements influenced several congressional primary victories, including first-time candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier defeating incumbent Adriano Espaillat in the 13th District and Claire Valdez ousting Antonio Reynoso in the 7th District. Brad Lander also won the 10th District primary against Dan Goldman with Mamdani's support.
- Democratic socialist Valdez wins open Brooklyn-Queens primary
Claire Valdez won the Brooklyn-Queens primary to succeed retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez, supported by the Democratic Socialists of America and Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Her victory over Antonio Reynoso, backed by the Working Families Party and Velázquez, highlighted tensions among progressive Democrats in the district known as the 'Commie Corridor.'
- Can Zohran Mamdani Sway the Commie Corridor’s “Civil War”?
Zohran Mamdani's potential influence in the 'Civil War' within the Commie Corridor is highlighted. Claire Valdez, a candidate in the Seventh Congressional District, is presented as an immediate representative of the Mayor and the D.S.A.