It’s Election Day in New York City—and one of the most dramatic mayoral races in years is coming to a head. At 34 years old, Astoria-based Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani has already made history by clinching the Democratic nomination, outpacing former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the June 2025 primary and energizing a new wave of progressive voters. His platform—focused on rent control, free public transit, and universal childcare—has drawn national attention and positioned him as a bold challenger to the city’s political establishment.

However, Cuomo hasn’t bowed out. Despite conceding the Democratic primary, he confirmed he will remain in the race as an independent under his newly formed “Fight and Deliver” party. His decision has added a dramatic wrinkle to the election, especially now

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