Mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani has doubled down on his pro-prostitution policies. After being hounded by rival campaigns about his stance on decriminalizing sex work as a Queens assemblymember, Mamdani said Wednesday that he wants to mirror the policies of his favorite ex-mayor: Bill de Blasio.

Zohran Mamdani, Indian American Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City has landed on Time’s new cover with the magazine, recognizing how he “has gone from local long shot to likely mayor of America’s biggest city.”

Mamdani was pelted with xenophobic attacks and called a "Jew-hating piece of s***" while visiting a New York restaurant.

Philanthropist Elizabeth Simons, daughter of the late billionaire hedge fund investor Jamie Simons, donated $250,000 to the pro-Zohran Mamdani Super PAC New Yorkers for Lower Costs.

Mamdani's one-bedroom is at the center of a debate about the cost of living, and whether his focus on affordability rings hollow.

In this edition, you’ll learn about Zohran Mamdani, a member of the New York State Assembly since 2020 and Democratic nominee for the 2025 New York City mayoral race who pulled off a historic victory over Andrew Cuomo in the late-June primary election.

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt criticized Zohran Mamdani for not visiting synagogues, which he was, and not reaching out to Hasidic voters.

Platner is the latest Democrat to announce his candidacy in the 2026 senate race against the incumbent Collins. Others include Jordan Woods, the former chief of staff to then-Rep. Katie Porter, and David Costello, who ran against Maine Independent Sen. Angus King in 2024.