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Mamdani's Rise Shakes Up NYC Mayoral Race

7/12/2025

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Mamdani, a rising democratic socialist star, is shaking up the New York mayoral race, sending ripples of worry through the political elite. In response, Catsimatidis is rallying non-Mamdani candidates to unite against him, though ballot removal proves tricky. As Mamdani connects with community groups, his rivals—Sliwa, Adams, and Cuomo—scramble to counter his growing influence.

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Story summary

Mamdani, a rising democratic socialist star, is shaking up the New York mayoral race, sending ripples of worry through the political elite. In response, Catsimatidis is rallying non-Mamdani candidates to unite against him, though ballot removal proves tricky. As Mamdani connects with community groups, his rivals—Sliwa, Adams, and Cuomo—scramble to counter his growing influence.