New York City's Mayoral Candidates Make Final Push Before Election
In the final hours leading up to Tuesday's highly anticipated mayoral election, candidates Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo made their last-minute efforts across the city. Mamdani, a Democratic nominee from Queens, maintained his commanding lead in the polls, with many showing him ahead by double digits.
The 34-year-old Mamdani kicked off Monday's campaigning with a sunrise walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, joined by state Attorney General Letitia James and several other lawmakers and supporters. He later addressed a news conference at City Hall, calling on New Yorkers to usher in "a new day" for their city. His campaign then shifted gears as he prepared to canvass Astoria, Queens, with volunteers.
Meanwhile, Cuomo, the former Democratic governor running as an independent, embarked on a similar schedule of events, including interviews and campaign stops across all five boroughs. Sliwa, the Republican candidate, spent his day meeting supporters in Manhattan's streets and campaigning in Queens, Staten Island, and South Brooklyn.
As the stakes grow higher, Cuomo unexpectedly endorsed Trump, saying "It's going to be hard for me as president...to give a lot of money to New York." Mamdani responded with a scathing remark on social media: "Trump endorses Cuomo! Congratulations, Andrew Cuomo. I know how hard you worked for this."
Throughout the campaign, Mamdani and Cuomo have clashed over their respective records, qualifications, ideologies, and visions for the city. Mamdani has accused Cuomo of being beholden to wealthy donors, while Cuomo has labeled Mamdani as "inexperienced" and warned that New York will "not survive" under his leadership.
Polling stations remain open until 9 pm ET on Tuesday, marking a pivotal moment in the mayoral election that could have significant implications for the Democratic party and next year's midterm elections.
				
			In the final hours leading up to Tuesday's highly anticipated mayoral election, candidates Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo made their last-minute efforts across the city. Mamdani, a Democratic nominee from Queens, maintained his commanding lead in the polls, with many showing him ahead by double digits.
The 34-year-old Mamdani kicked off Monday's campaigning with a sunrise walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, joined by state Attorney General Letitia James and several other lawmakers and supporters. He later addressed a news conference at City Hall, calling on New Yorkers to usher in "a new day" for their city. His campaign then shifted gears as he prepared to canvass Astoria, Queens, with volunteers.
Meanwhile, Cuomo, the former Democratic governor running as an independent, embarked on a similar schedule of events, including interviews and campaign stops across all five boroughs. Sliwa, the Republican candidate, spent his day meeting supporters in Manhattan's streets and campaigning in Queens, Staten Island, and South Brooklyn.
As the stakes grow higher, Cuomo unexpectedly endorsed Trump, saying "It's going to be hard for me as president...to give a lot of money to New York." Mamdani responded with a scathing remark on social media: "Trump endorses Cuomo! Congratulations, Andrew Cuomo. I know how hard you worked for this."
Throughout the campaign, Mamdani and Cuomo have clashed over their respective records, qualifications, ideologies, and visions for the city. Mamdani has accused Cuomo of being beholden to wealthy donors, while Cuomo has labeled Mamdani as "inexperienced" and warned that New York will "not survive" under his leadership.
Polling stations remain open until 9 pm ET on Tuesday, marking a pivotal moment in the mayoral election that could have significant implications for the Democratic party and next year's midterm elections.