Director of video for @NYCMayor. Documentary filmmaker. Views exclusively my own.
New York, NY
Joined September 2012
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I’ve been in this fight my whole life.
Don’t ever let them make you feel powerless. When working people stand together, there’s nothing we can’t do.
Today is the last day to vote early. Let’s go win this thing, Maine.
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In 1972, a group of Harlem Renaissance cultural icons gathered at Duke Ellington's house.
The afternoon was captured on 16mm film by William Greaves, but the footage remained unedited in a vault for 50 years until David Greaves restored and completed his father's project, releasing the documentary in 2026.
Once Upon a Time in Harlem is a film that every New Yorker should see — and this weekend you can, at no cost.
We partnered with the filmmakers to offer free screenings this Saturday and Sunday at the Lincoln Center, Film Forum, and Magic AMC in Harlem.
Go to on.nyc.gov/seeharlem to reserve a seat.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is partnering with NEON to present free screenings of ‘ONCE UPON A TIME IN HARLEM’ at AMC Magic Johnson Harlem, Film Forum, and Film at Lincoln Center on October 24 and 25.
The film currently holds a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Bloomberg: Ken Griffin Says Republicans Erred in Cutting Taxes
Billionaire Ken Griffin said Republicans in Congress and President Donald Trump made a mistake by cutting taxes even further last year
Griffin: “We didn’t have the fiscal space to renew the tax cuts. Republicans have their hands dirty over the tax cuts the last two years.”
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"I'm supposed to be a tough guy," Curtis confided.
"I can hold your hand," the mayor offered
"What happens if I faint?" Sliwa asked.
"I've got you," Mamdani assured him, grabbing his hand as Sliwa received his flu shot.
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Calling all NYC artists — painters, filmmakers, poets, musicians and more! Did you know our city provides grants to support your work every year?
And this year, for the first time in nearly two decades, we're DOUBLING the amount — from $5,000 to up to $10,000 per artist!
Deadlines are approaching fast so don't wait. Go to nyc.gov/artistgrants to apply today!
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani Sits With Nas to Discuss How NYC Must Stay Hip-Hop's Home Details: complex.com/music/a/alex-och…
ALT Mayor Zohran Mamdani Sits With Nas to Discuss How NYC Must Stay Hip-Hop's Home
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani sat with rap icon Nas to discuss the roots of hip hop and what it means to New York City’s past and future.
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Want to learn about the history of our city? Get outside with some friends?
Well you’re in luck. This month, we’re hosting a massive scavenger hunt across the city — all about the history of organizing in NYC.
Sign up at organize.nyc.gov and come see the city through the eyes of the people who built it.
Thrilled to share our latest - a conversation between @NYCMayor and Nas about the past and future of hip hop. Give it a watch:
53 years ago, hip-hop was born at a back-to-school party in the Bronx. Now, the Bronx School of Hip Hop is preparing a new generation of artists that will shape what comes next.
I sat down with @Nas to talk about the past, present, and future of hip-hop in NYC — from the turntables to our classrooms.