Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic mayoral nominee, said that while he still had doubts about city casinos, he respected the views of voters who supported them.

Philanthropist Elizabeth Simons, daughter of the late billionaire hedge fund investor Jamie Simons, donated $250,000 to the pro-Zohran Mamdani Super PAC New Yorkers for Lower Costs.

Mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani has doubled down on his pro-prostitution policies. After being hounded by rival campaigns about his stance on decriminalizing sex work as a Queens assemblymember, Mamdani said Wednesday that he wants to mirror the policies of his favorite ex-mayor: Bill de Blasio.

Principal at Monument Advocacy Mark Bednar reacts to news that New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's primary win has empowered other progressive candidates to run for office nationwide.

“He’s a fantastic teacher,” Mamdani said in an interview eight years ago.