Zohran Mamdani’s victory is a testament to the success of Palestinian resistance and consciousness-raising efforts by New York City’s Pro-Palestine activists who have proven that one can oppose Zionism and still win elections.

In the Wall Street area, where the Occupy Movement first started, when the police swiftly, hideously and murderously took over the Square amidst the darkness of a long night, American Democracy did not feel alarmed.

Occupation movement this time around offers no immediate solution – nor does it harbor much hopes either. If the collective demand is to have Obama administration dissociate itself and the United States from Wall Street money, the collective intelligence says it is probably not possible.