NYC Mayoral Race Update: A Battle for Endorsements and Boroughs

The race for NYC mayor is intensifying! Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani is receiving a boost with a key endorsement from Congresswoman Yvette Clarke. This comes as other state Democrats have been slower to support him, despite endorsements from Governor Kathy Hochul and Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins.

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This development follows a recent incident where a Texas man was charged with making terroristic threats against Mamdani. Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa condemned the violence, emphasizing the importance of a peaceful election process.

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Meanwhile, the race includes independent candidates Mayor Eric Adams and former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo recently faced heckling during a campaign event, blaming Mamdani's campaign for the disruption—a claim Mamdani denied.

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Sliwa is expanding his campaign presence, opening a new office in the Bronx.

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The mayoral race is shaping up to be a closely contested battle, with shifting alliances and escalating tensions.