New York City
NYC housing ballot measures split officials and advocates as mayoral race tightens
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Voters next week will decide five New York City charter amendments — three aimed at speeding the creation of affordable housing — while leaders and organizers diverge over how far to go. At the same time, Democrat Zohran Mamdani holds an edge over independent Andrew Cuomo, though a new poll shows a narrower gap.
Zohran Mamdani leads New York City mayoral race against Andrew Cuomo
In the New York City mayoral race, 34-year-old state lawmaker Zohran Mamdani holds a double-digit lead over former Governor Andrew Cuomo after winning the Democratic primary. The contest highlights a generational divide within the Democratic Party, with Mamdani appealing to younger voters through progressive policies and social media. Early voting is underway ahead of the November 4 election.
Eric Adams drops out of New York City mayoral race
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Wednesday that he is suspending his re-election campaign for the 2025 mayoral race. The decision follows months of federal corruption probes targeting his administration. Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has emerged as a frontrunner in the Democratic primary.
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October 22, 2025 11:53ICE raids Canal Street in New York City amid protests
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Islamophobia charges roil New York City mayoral race
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Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist and the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, is facing a wave of attacks invoking 9/11 and terrorism — from Republicans and, in some cases, Democratic figures — even as multiple late-October polls show him leading Andrew Cuomo in the Nov. 4 election.
Eric Adams drops out of New York City mayoral race
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has ended his reelection campaign amid ongoing legal troubles and political pressure. The announcement, made on September 29, 2025, escalates tensions among Democratic rivals vying for the city's top job. Adams cited personal and professional challenges as key factors in his decision.
Israel foreign ministry criticizes Mamdani over October 7 statement
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On the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, Israel's Foreign Ministry condemned New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as a 'mouthpiece for Hamas' after his social media post marking the day. Mamdani acknowledged the Hamas atrocities but also accused Israel of launching a genocidal war in Gaza. The criticism highlights ongoing concerns about Mamdani's positions on Israel amid his Democratic nomination for mayor.
New York City mayoral candidates clash in first general election debate
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Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa faced off in their first general election debate on October 16, 2025, at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, sparring over experience, public safety, affordability and foreign policy. The event, hosted by NBC 4 New York, Telemundo 47 and Politico, highlighted Mamdani's lead and Cuomo's defenses against past scandals. With Election Day on November 4, supporters rallied outside amid chants and arguments.
Retired FBI agents criticize Mamdani's campaign with controversial imam
Two retired FBI agents who investigated the 1993 World Trade Center bombing have condemned New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for campaigning alongside Imam Siraj Wahhaj, a cleric with ties to the bombing's mastermind. Mamdani attended prayers at Wahhaj's Brooklyn mosque and posted a photo praising him as a community pillar. Critics, including Muslim reformers, warn that the alliance promotes extremism.
StopAntisemitism says hundreds seek relocation help if Mamdani wins; new poll finds 26% might consider leaving NYC
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The watchdog group StopAntisemitism says it has received more than 300 inquiries from New York City residents after it posted on X offering to connect people with realtors if Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani wins. The outreach comes as Mamdani leads in public polling and a separate survey reported by the New York Post found that about a quarter of city residents would consider leaving if he is elected.
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani chased by protester in Foley Square
Socialist Democrat New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was escorted by security through Manhattan's Foley Square after a protester accused him of antisemitism. The confrontation occurred on Friday amid shouts demanding he denounce Hezbollah and Sharia law. Video footage captured the tense scene as protesters trailed him to a waiting vehicle.
NYC mayoral race escalates as Cuomo draws backlash over 9/11 remarks and AI ad; Mamdani highlights post‑9/11 bias
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With Election Day set for November 4, 2025, Democrat Zohran Mamdani leads independent Andrew Cuomo in most public polls as the New York City mayoral race turns combative over religion, rhetoric, and money. Cuomo is under fire for comments invoking 9/11 and for a briefly posted AI video, while Mamdani has used personal stories of post‑9/11 discrimination to counter the attacks and press an economic populist message.
Mamdani pledges to uphold ICC warrant against Netanyahu in NYC
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New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani stated that the city should honor an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits. During a Fox News interview, Mamdani emphasized upholding international law while refusing to credit President Trump for a recent Israel-Hamas ceasefire or specify if Hamas should disarm.