Democratic New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani holds an egg-and-cheese-on-a-roll with jalapeños sandwich at Omale Deli after he was endorsed by the United Bodegas of America on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in the Bronx, N.Y. James Keivom

Zohran Mamdani might be the first mayor of New York ever elected by folks who oppose his agenda.

The latest example: The United Bodegas of America endorsed the socialist wannabe Wednesday — even though it represents businessmen and workers who fear competition from the city-run groceries Mamdani’s promised.

And even though his defund-the-police plans may take a toll on their stores, and his $30-an-hour minimum wage devastate their bottom line.

UBA president Radhames Rodriguez even admits he and his members are wary of the socialist’s agenda.

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