Gov. Kathy Hochul is endorsing Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, becoming the most prominent Democrat yet to back the party’s nominee.

In a guest essay published Sunday night in The New York Times, Hochul said she’s had “frank conversations” with Mamdani and stressed that while they don’t agree on everything, they share a vision for an affordable and safe New York.

“I heard a leader who is focused on making New York City affordable — a goal I enthusiastically support,” Hochul wrote.

She also emphasized their shared commitment to “urgently and unequivocally” fighting antisemitism and keeping the city safe.

Mamdani, 33, defeated former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the June primary and has since led in polling. His campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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