QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11)-- With about 80 days to go until the General Election, Democratic nominee for Mayor Zohran Mamdani continues to gather key local endorsements — as he positions himself as a frontrunner in the race for mayor of New York City.

Friday, Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist and current state assemblyman, received the endorsement of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards. The support from Richards, who supported Mayor Eric Adams last election cycle, underscores the growing consolidation of local Democratic forces behind Mamdani’s candidacy.

Richards dismissed criticisms of Mamdani’s age and background, calling much of the rhetoric surrounding the candidate “unfounded.”

Despite growing local support, Mamdani has yet to secure the backing of some high-profile nati

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