05 Dec ZORNON CRASHOUT: My Message to the New Mayor and My People

Watch the full video and hear my raw take here:

Listen up. The election is over. We’ve got a new mayor in New York City, and I’m calling this the ZORNON CRASHOUT.

A lot of people are hot. A lot of people are confused. My preferred person didn’t win, and maybe yours didn’t either. But here’s the reality: this is our guy now. Just like when Trump won in 2016, all I can do is hope and pray that this new mayor, “Zoron Mandami,” does a great job.

I truly hope he supersedes all of our expectations—the critics, the supporters, everybody in between. Because if New York City thrives, we all thrive. Period.

You’re a Public Servant, Not a Czar

I got to remind our new leader of one thing: You’re not the boss. You’re not the Czar. You’re not the President.

You are the mayor of New York City. You are a public servant. You work for us. We will be watching you, and the responsibility is massive. You’ve got to step up and deliver for every single New Yorker.

Safety is Not Negotiable (And Your T-Shirt Won’t Save You)

The number one thing everybody is talking about is safety, safety, safety.

Here’s the cold, hard truth: If New York is unsafe, it’s unsafe for everybody. It doesn’t matter who you voted for.

You can be on the subway. You can be walking down a street in Brooklyn. You can be in Midtown Manhattan in broad daylight. And if you’re about to deal with some nefarious characters, it does not matter if you’ve got your “Hot Girls for Zoron” t-shirt or your little yellow hat on. None of that is going to matter.

When you need the police, you better hope the police come. We don’t want Ghostbusters. We don’t want social workers. We need a secure, safe city for every race, creed, color, and denomination.

A Message to My Jewish People

To my Jewish community, please listen up: We must keep things in perspective. We have been through the worst of times. We are resilient. Do not let fear get the better of you. Do not run away. Do not leave New York out of fear.

If you want to leave, leave on your own terms, but don’t let some politician or some bad situation chase you out. Stay focused. Stay engaged. Stay close to your community. Go to Israel, come back, go to shul, read the Torah [03:36:00]. We are not going anywhere.

The Gracie Mansion Wager

To the new mayor: Prove us all wrong. Be great for everybody.

If you keep everybody safe, comfortable, and thriving—and maybe the rent’s frozen and the buses are free—I will make you a promise.

In the first week of January 2027, the coldest of the cold days, I will go outside Gracie Mansion with a rake. I will be out there raking up all the leaves and picking up all the doodoo.

Make the city afford its affordability. Make us safe. Make us great.

Let’s see what you got.