Poll shows Andrew Cuomo’s once strong lead over Zohran Mamdani reduced by half just before the Democratic mayoral primary.
A recent poll indicates that the rise of socialist Zoran Mamdani is somewhat balanced by a Democratic mayoral primary contest. In the latest ranked-choice voting, Cuomo secured 55% against Mamdani’s 45% in the seventh round. This marks a significant decline from a previous poll in May, where Cuomo was ahead with 60% compared to Mamdani’s […]
Bernie Sanders Supports Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani in NYC Mayoral Election
Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) endorsed Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, for the mayoral race in New York City on Tuesday, just a week before the primary election. Sanders expressed in a social media post, “In this critical moment, the current state of politics isn’t enough. We need new leadership that stands up to corporate interests […]
Early voting in the competitive Democratic mayoral primary sees double the participation from New Yorkers: data
Early voting in New York for the 2025 primary has seen an impressive increase, with participation doubling compared to four years ago, according to data from the city’s election commission. This significant 50% rise points to an intense Democratic mayoral primary, indicating a close race between Andrew Cuomo and his challenger, Zoran Mamdani. Data reveals […]
Mayoral candidate in NYC taken into custody by ICE following allegations of assaulting an officer and obstructing an immigration arrest
Brad Lander, a Democratic candidate for mayor and current director in New York City, was apprehended by agents from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following claims that he physically confronted authorities and obstructed an arrest involving someone linked to him. Tricia McLaughlin, the Deputy Director of Homeland Security, stated that Lander was “arrested […]
Bernie Sanders supports socialist Mamdani in the NYC mayoral primary against Cuomo
Zohran Mamdani Gains Key Support in NYC Mayoral Race Zohran Mamdani, a socialist candidate running for mayor of New York City, has garnered backing from prominent left-wing figures as he challenges former governor Andrew Cuomo for the Democratic nomination. The 33-year-old Mamdani, a member of the New York State Legislature, received endorsement from former presidential […]
Mayoral candidate Brad Lander taken into custody at immigration court in New York City
On Tuesday, Brad Lander, a candidate for mayor and the New York City Director, was taken into custody by an ICE agent while he was escorting an accused individual out of immigration court. Dora Pekec, a spokesperson for Lander’s campaign, mentioned that the masked agent apprehended him during this escort. She noted that the situation […]
Hogg promotes Mamdani before NYC mayoral primary
Activist David Hogg has shown support for Zoran Mamdani, a candidate for mayor in New York City and a member of the New York State Assembly, as the city gears up for its Democratic primary next week. On Monday night, Hogg shared a photo of himself with Mamdani on the social media platform X, along […]
Bernie Sanders gives his first-ever endorsement in the NYC mayoral primary
On Tuesday, Senator Bernie Sanders notably endorsed Zoran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race. When the progressive senator from Vermont first commented on the NYC mayoral primary, he emphasized the need for fresh leadership shortly after the June 24 vote. “This is a crucial moment in American history, and the current political landscape […]
Early voters question why Zohran Mamdani is listed first on the mayoral ballot.
Voters in New York participating in the Democratic primary are raising questions about why the democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani appears at the top of the ballot. Mamdani, a lawmaker who has recently seen a rise in his poll numbers, is drawing attention amid a backlash for his stance regarding Israel’s right to exist as […]
Cuomo camp denies AOC’s assertion that he’s using his NYC mayoral campaign for a presidential run
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s team has dismissed claims made by MP Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a member of the “Squad,” suggesting that Cuomo is only running for mayor to bolster his presidential aspirations. Cuomo is contending with current Mayor Eric Adams, who is seen as a moderate candidate in the crowded race for New York […]