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Election Tensions Rise: Mamdani, Cuomo Clash Ahead of Vote

10/3/2025

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As Election Day approaches, the two candidates escalate attacks.
Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, accuses Andrew Cuomo of accepting donations from Trump supporters.
Cuomo counters, calling Mamdani hypocritical over funding from controversial groups.
Mamdani appeared on The View to clarify his identity and Hamas/Israel views.
Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate, criticized both on public-safety policy and filed a land-use lawsuit.

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Story summary

As Election Day approaches, the two candidates escalate attacks.
Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, accuses Andrew Cuomo of accepting donations from Trump supporters.
Cuomo counters, calling Mamdani hypocritical over funding from controversial groups.
Mamdani appeared on The View to clarify his identity and Hamas/Israel views.
Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate, criticized both on public-safety policy and filed a land-use lawsuit.