Naaman Zhou

Naaman Zhou, a staff writer at The New Yorker, dives into Astoria's intriguing political transformation. He reveals how the neighborhood has become a hub for democratic socialists, despite not being the city's most left-leaning area. Zhou traces the rise of socialism back to demographic changes and the influence of the 2016 Bernie Sanders campaign. He discusses the unique perspectives of immigrant communities on socialism and highlights the tensions between new residents and longtime locals, painting a vivid picture of Astoria's evolving landscape.