That’s Cuomo’s ultimate hope: Polls show him surging, endorsers flake away from Mamdani, and New Yorkers decide they want to hand the ex-governor his political redemption. If they don’t, Cuomo’s political career is over for good, and all he will be remembered for is resigning after being accused of sexual harassment. That’s his greatest fear.

That he pulled off a true David vs. Goliath move against the established and powerful former Governor Andrew Cuomo, 67, is even more astounding. In that way, the race also became a war of old vs. new.

Cuomo camp says Mamdani claiming to be black on college applications is just ‘tip of iceberg’ and could hide ‘fraud’ By . Hannah Fierick. Published July 4, 2025, 1:24 p.m. ET.

Zohran Mamdani clinches Democratic NYC mayoral primary in ranked-choice instant runoff Mamdani, a democratic socialist, added to his margin of victory over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo after the ...

Zohran Mamdani has won the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo. His campaign focused on affordable living and public services. Mamdani, a state ...

The winning 33-year-old socialist Mamdani’s online stature — bolstered by his own masterfully produced social content — tapped into the zeitgeisty humor of Millennials and Gen Z, …

Though Zohran Mamdani scored a resounding victory in New York City’s Democratic primary, some in his own party are strategizing about how to defeat him in November.

Fresh from clinching the Democratic nomination to become New York City’s next mayor, Zohran Mamdani continues to ignite discussions with his progressive agenda — including a conviction that ...

Mamdani, the socialist Queens Assemblyman, defeated Cuomo in the ranked choice Democratic primary 56% to 44%. Mayor Adams, a Democrat skipped the primary. Clear Insights declined to comment on the ...