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Mamdani's Ad Features Survivor Stars, Snuffs Cuomo's Torch

10/17/2025

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Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayoral candidate, launched a campaign ad featuring Survivor contestants on October 15.
The ad criticizes Andrew Cuomo and urges voters to back Mamdani for affordable groceries and childcare; CBS says it was not affiliated with Survivor or WCBS-TV.
Notable figures Natalie Anderson and Yam Yam Arocho emphasize Mamdani's stand against Trump and rent freezing.
The ad ends with Mamdani snuffing Cuomo's torch, signaling the message.

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Story summary

Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayoral candidate, launched a campaign ad featuring Survivor contestants on October 15.
The ad criticizes Andrew Cuomo and urges voters to back Mamdani for affordable groceries and childcare; CBS says it was not affiliated with Survivor or WCBS-TV.
Notable figures Natalie Anderson and Yam Yam Arocho emphasize Mamdani's stand against Trump and rent freezing.
The ad ends with Mamdani snuffing Cuomo's torch, signaling the message.