Zohran Mamdani's chances vs Andrew Cuomo in New York primary
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Indian-origin New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani has come within striking distance of ex-governor Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race, newly released polling data showed.
Mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo fought over who would better prepare New York City from a federal crackdown on immigration protests.
Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday offered a surprising compliment to challenger Zohran Mamdani as the democratic socialist makes a run at knocking off front-runner Andrew Cuomo just two weeks before the Democratic mayoral primary.
Mamdani has previously called for boycotting Israel but has been evasive on the campaign trail when asked whether he would seek to have the city join the boycott.
As protests mount against Donald Trump's immigration crackdowns in Los Angeles, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani says it's time for Democrats to fight back and defend immigrant communities.
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There are ways to make what seems to be an international battle into a local one,” the Democratic socialist said on a “Talking Palestine” podcast with Sumaya Awad shortly
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, earlier this year, stood as little more than another name in a crowded, notably progressive field looking to unseat incumbent Mayor Eric Adams.
Zohran Mamdani is one of nine Democratic primary candidates who have qualified to participate in a live debate hosted by NBC New York, Telemundo 47 and Politico New York on Wednesday night. Here’s a brief bit on Mamdani’s background.
Mr. Mamdani, a 33-year-old state lawmaker from Queens, has centered his campaign on a pledge to make New York City more affordable.