Over one million New Yorkers who voted blue are hoping that Mamdani’s mayoral victory turns into everything he promised. They also fear his hands will be tied, results will take forever or that it is all a dream. For some Golden State residents, his campaign sounded like the California Dream

On a late summer day, after a dose of beach vibes, a good friend writes to their person, who has inconveniently moved away from their beloved NYC. They can't hang out like they used to, but they are sure they will stay friends for years to come.

A hard-working dreamer writes home to his fam. Times are hard, but times are also good. He is strong and he is in the right place for what’s next.