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Mayor Mamdani Backs Lindsey Boylan in Manhattan Election

4/17/2026

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed City Council candidate Lindsey Boylan in a Manhattan special election, signaling support for her progressive platform.
Lindsey Boylan is the first woman to accuse former Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment.
Boylan is running in a Manhattan special election for a seat previously held by Erik Bottcher.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed City Council candidate Lindsey Boylan in a Manhattan special election, signaling support for her progressive platform.
Lindsey Boylan is the first woman to accuse former Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment.
Boylan is running in a Manhattan special election for a seat previously held by Erik Bottcher.