Brooklyn Voters Brave Heat Wave to Cast Ballots in NYC Primaries

Despite a record-breaking heat wave, New Yorkers participated actively in the Democratic primary to select a new mayor, facing challenges like broken air conditioning at polling sites and voter fatigue from lengthy campaigns and scandals. Voters expressed concerns about city affordability, crime, and leadership, with some supporting newcomers like Zohran Mamdani, while others stuck with familiar figures like Scott Stringer. The election saw significant early voting and mail-in ballots, highlighting continued civic engagement despite the weather and political complexities.