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Mayor Race Heats Up After Midtown Shooting Criticism

7/30/2025

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In the wake of the Midtown Manhattan shooting, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani offered condolences but faced criticism for his previous calls to defund the police. As the mayoral election looms, his evolving views on policing are under the spotlight. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams and former Governor Andrew Cuomo condemned the violence, standing firmly with the victims' families.

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In the wake of the Midtown Manhattan shooting, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani offered condolences but faced criticism for his previous calls to defund the police. As the mayoral election looms, his evolving views on policing are under the spotlight. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams and former Governor Andrew Cuomo condemned the violence, standing firmly with the victims' families.