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NYC Mayoral Race Intensifies Amid Cuomo-Mamdani Showdown

9/9/2025

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Mamdani Challenges Cuomo

The New York City mayoral race heats up as the Board of Elections hears Jim Walden's late withdrawal request.
Mayor Eric Adams avoided questions about his campaign, stressing his commitment to current initiatives.
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo claims the race is between him and Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani.
Mamdani criticized Cuomo's Trump connections, warning of a potential "Mayor Trump" scenario.
Mamdani remains active, recently attending a forum at Columbia University and a town hall with Senator Bernie Sanders.

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Adams Backs Ballot

Mayor Adams will appear solely on the "Safe & Affordable" ballot line in the November election.
The Board of Elections ruled he cannot run as an independent on two lines.
Adams initially disputed this ruling but later decided to comply.
He aims to include "EndAntiSemitism" on the ballot, but not as a separate line.
Adams is polling third or fourth amid a corruption indictment, with speculation about leaving the race.

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Mamdani Challenges Cuomo

The New York City mayoral race heats up as the Board of Elections hears Jim Walden's late withdrawal request.
Mayor Eric Adams avoided questions about his campaign, stressing his commitment to current initiatives.
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo claims the race is between him and Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani.
Mamdani criticized Cuomo's Trump connections, warning of a potential "Mayor Trump" scenario.
Mamdani remains active, recently attending a forum at Columbia University and a town hall with Senator Bernie Sanders.

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