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Candidate: New York City Mayor

Ben Zakar (I)

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Ben Zakar is not just another mayoral candidate—he is a revolutionary challenger to representative democracy itself. His vision eliminates traditional politicians, replacing them with policy-driven governance, where New Yorkers vote directly on policies through a secure, encrypted weekly voting system designed to ensure accessibility and fairness.

Rejecting the conventional mayoral role, he introduces FEPS (Full-time Executors / Part-time Scholars), a governance model where policies are crowdsourced, evaluated by scholars, voted on by the public, and executed by union-elected commissioners.

Beyond New York, he advocates for Quantum Nations, a futuristic alternative to the UN, aiming to redefine global governance.

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Deliveristas rally at City Hall for protections ahead of vote to block delivery apps from firing without cause

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Where do the candidates stand on improving the city’s quality of life?

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City Council overrides Mayor Adams’ vetoes of legislation to decriminalize street vending, raise minimum wage for grocery delivery workers

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani pushes FIFA to put ‘Game Over Greed,’ stop predatory ticket sales and keep World Cup seats affordable

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Mamdani calls Trump’s rumored job offer for Eric Adams ‘affront to democracy,’ charges Cuomo is president’s choice for mayor

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‘Party above politics’: Brooklyn GOP chair Richie Barsamian endorses George Sarantopoulos for District 47 after contentious primary

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Medicare fight: Retired NYC workers keep up the pressure to preserve benefits, urge city officials to protect their vested healthcare

By Barbara Russo-Lennon
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By Ethan Stark-Miller
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By Ethan Stark-Miller
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Community groups host Jackson Heights rally in support of Airbnb bill that would expand city’s short-term rentals

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