Jeffrey Mays

Julie Bessonen, a journalist, reveals her East Village building's clever anti-theft tactics during the pandemic. Dominic Romeo, a veteran superintendent, shares practical advice for preventing package theft, emphasizing community vigilance and security measures. The discussion shifts to Mayor Eric Adams' administration as political reporters Elizabeth Kim and Jeffrey Mays assess his tumultuous legacy, from promising public safety reform to mishandling migrant crises, while Ben Max critiques governmental management under his leadership.

Jeffrey Mays, a New York Times metro politics reporter, shares insights on Mayor-elect Mamdani's recent White House meeting with President Trump. The cordial tone of their exchange surprised many, as they both seek to benefit from a positive public appearance. Mays delves into Mamdani's pragmatic policy focus on affordability and strategies to engage diverse voters. He also discusses the fallout from controversial protests and Mamdani's attempts to moderate his stance after the election, balancing community concerns with broad coalition building.

Join Jeffrey Mays, a political reporter from The New York Times, and Juan Manuel Benitez, a local journalism professor at Columbia, as they dive into the fierce ad wars leading up to the NYC mayoral primary. They discuss how super PACs are shaping the narrative for candidates like Andrew Cuomo, and the diverse strategies used to connect with Black, Latino, and Muslim voters. The conversation also tackles the impact of negative campaigning and allegations of anti-Semitism, illustrating the complex intersection of local issues and voter sentiments.