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Mamdani Critiques Media at Inner Circle Dinner, Sparks Controversy

3/30/2026

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Zohran Mamdani, the mayor, criticized the media at the Inner Circle dinner in New York City.
He compared his relationship with Governor Kathy Hochul to the Cuomo-de Blasio feud, saying, "We don’t want to murder each other."
The event featured a skit with Republican Curtis Sliwa, which drew mixed reactions from GOP insiders who felt Sliwa betrayed party loyalty.
The Inner Circle dinner, a tradition since 1923, supports student journalism in NYC.

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Story summary

Zohran Mamdani, the mayor, criticized the media at the Inner Circle dinner in New York City.
He compared his relationship with Governor Kathy Hochul to the Cuomo-de Blasio feud, saying, "We don’t want to murder each other."
The event featured a skit with Republican Curtis Sliwa, which drew mixed reactions from GOP insiders who felt Sliwa betrayed party loyalty.
The Inner Circle dinner, a tradition since 1923, supports student journalism in NYC.