The Green Wristband & The Gut Feeling: Unease at Ziegfield Hall
- Lynda Corrado
- Nov 7
- 3 min read
See Something. Say Something. Do Something.
The Scene: A Guttural Release
During the mayoral election, I stood anchored in the hush of Ziegfield Hall, my green wristband flashing like a secret signal. I scanned the crowd, feeling precisely where I belonged—until the Mamdani and Cuomo results started to drip in. Out of nowhere, a wave of primal dread slammed into me, just like that time at Penn Station. I blurted it out before I could stop myself: “Something is terribly wrong.”
My outburst jolted those around me, but it burst out from a place raw and undeniable—a storm of emotion I could not contain. The numbers on the screen seemed to writhe and shift in real time. First, Mamdani surged ahead, then his lead slipped and Cuomo’s numbers soared, drawing shouts from the crowd. At the halfway mark, Mamdani clawed back to 49% while Cuomo hovered at 42.9%. Then, almost instantly, the tally jumped to 80%—a number that usually signals the end—and suddenly, Mamdani was crowned the winner.
My gut screamed that something was wrong. I usually let things slide, but not this time. I found my old New York grit, the kind California could never wash away. I demand to know who instructed the election board to release those numbers. Are those in power afraid of losing their authority? They must be held accountable for owning their deception. A thorough investigation is required.
The Problem: A False Prophet’s Coronation
I stood just steps from Andrew Cuomo as he faced the so-called election results, and I caught the crucial detail: he never conceded. Words carry weight. I felt a flicker of hope and inspiration, but doubt gnawed at me. I found myself asking, “What the hell is happening?”
Now, I see it clearly: this story is far from finished. There must be a real investigation into the coronation of this so-called prophet. We, the people, deserve honesty and the chance to hold our leaders to account for promises they never meant to keep.
As I said in my earlier post, “The Cost of the Concrete Jungle: A Day of Observation,” Mamdani fed on voters’ hunger for hope, offering them the world while intending to give nothing. Now, I believe he is truly afraid, realizing he, too, was played. He must be asking himself, What do I do now? Don’t worry, Zohran—they will decide for you.
The Warning: Trump 2.0 and the Dismantling
Soon enough, whoever is pulling Mamdani’s strings will step into the light. I have said all along: he is simply Trump 2.0, and New York just voted for his shadow. His lauded acceptance speech said it all. Like Trump, his ego was so swollen it dripped from every sentence.
Before the election, I caught the nerves in his body language. But after his win, all he could do was boast about toppling a true Democrat and everything that represents. Let that settle in. Whoever backs him is out to tear down the very foundation and strength of New York. If he takes office, his victory will pull the city into a dark abyss. The words he uttered were not those of a leader but a weak-kneed sycophant.
His speech dripped with blame and weakness, aimed only at tearing down his opponent. “Take him down,” he said, and Lander, ever the hanger-on, wished never to hear from Cuomo again. To those bitter, small-minded followers: Cuomo is not going anywhere. I know his character, and real leadership will rise above. That’s a promise.
The Path Forward: A Plan for Cuomo
I still believe. My hope is real. The spirit of democracy is as unbreakable as New York itself. This deception will come to light before the false prophet can claim power, and those who voted for him will awaken to the truth, their anger and disappointment undeniable.
Andrew Cuomo, I have a plan.
The idea struck me that night at Ziegfield Hall. I know you have seen my posts, and it is time we talk. I am certain you see the strength in this plan, and now it is up to us—together—to make it real. If there was ever a moment, it is now. True leadership starts from the ground and rises up.
When we see something and we must say something, and this is our doing. But someone with authority and clout needs to demand a recount and investigate this situation thoroughly. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, the day before the election, called Mamdani the winner. Now, how the hell did he know he would win?
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