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.

Principal at Monument Advocacy Mark Bednar reacts to news that New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's primary win has empowered other progressive candidates to run for office nationwide.

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

Donovan Richards, a Democrat who has been serving the borough for over 13 years, urged the party to fall in line behind the 33-year-old mayoral nominee, as top New York Dems continue to drag their

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.