Fernando Mateo ranks the last five NYC mayors, from Rudy Giuliani and Michael Bloomberg to Bill de Blasio, Eric Adams, and Zohran Mamdani. No political talking points. No spin. Just a direct conversation about leadership, public safety, education, the economy, quality of life, and the decisions that shaped New York City.

Do you agree with Fernando’s rankings, or would you rank them differently? Let us know in the comments.

New York headed in the right direction? Fernando Mateo sits down with former NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks for a candid conversation about the future of New York City under Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

They discuss the challenges facing NYC public schools, leadership, public safety, quality of life, and whether City Hall has a clear vision for the future. This is an unfiltered conversation about the issues impacting millions of New Yorkers and what comes next for the nation’s largest school system.