Staten Island eyes seceding from NYC after Mamdani win

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Could a Staten Island Declaration of Independence be part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026?

The so-called “forgotten borough” is taking a fresh look at its long-running pull towards secession following the historic win of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani last month.

While Mamdani got over 50% of the vote citywide, he only received 23% of votes on the more conservative Staten Island, where former Gov. Andrew Cuomo carried 55% of the vote…

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