The 33-year-old democratic socialist won New York City's Democratic primary in a stunning upset of former governor Andrew Cuomo.

Mr. Funk was the managing editor of Pleroma Media, and worked as a breaking news reporter at The Messenger after spending 25 years at Fox Television as a producer, executive producer, and digital content director.

With the candidates in the New York City mayoral race now officially set, controversies and questions are starting to arise.