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A Quinnipiac University poll shows Zohran Mamdani leading the NYC mayoral race after Eric Adams dropped out, with Cuomo gaining ground, but Mamdani maintaining a double-digit lead among likely voters. The poll highlights voter enthusiasm, candidate favorability, and opinions on key issues like housing, education, and NYC’s stance under Trump, as well as views on the Israel-Hamas conflict and Netanyahu.
Zohran Mamdani has significantly outpaced his rivals in fundraising for the New York City mayoral race, raising over $1 million recently and amassing a war chest of $4.4 million, positioning him as a leading contender against incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and former Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Cuomo is allegedly trying to influence the New York mayoral race by supporting Trump and attempting to prevent Adams from running, while also aiming to consolidate support against Mamdani, leading to public disputes and accusations among the candidates.
Former NYPD interim commissioner Donlon alleges that Mayor Adams and top aides ran a coordinated criminal conspiracy within the NYPD, including retaliation against Donlon and misconduct involving his wife, amid broader accusations of corruption and misconduct at the department.
Donald Trump has nominated a controversial figure, Adams, an Australian-born American citizen and online personality known for his outspoken views on masculinity and American exceptionalism, to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Malaysia. Adams, who has a history of political and social media activity supporting American values, would succeed Edgard Kagan if confirmed.
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board approved a 3% rent increase for stabilized apartments, rejecting calls for a rent freeze, amidst political tensions between Mayor Adams, who supports increases, and challenger Mamdani, who advocates for rent freezes to address affordability issues. The decision highlights the ongoing debate over housing affordability and political influence in rent regulation.
A recent poll indicates that Queens Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and former Governor Andrew Cuomo are in a statistical tie for the NYC mayoral race if Cuomo runs as an independent, with Mamdani slightly leading if Cuomo does not appear on the ballot. The race is influenced by Cuomo's potential candidacy and Mayor Adams' low approval ratings, with Mamdani gaining support from progressive voters and endorsements. The final outcome depends on ranked-choice voting results and Cuomo's decision to continue his campaign.
A powerful storm in Adams, New York, uprooted a tree and destroyed a sidewalk as wind gusts caused the tree to fall across South Main Street, narrowly missing nearby houses, cars, and power lines. The fire department worked for over an hour to clear the area, with no reported injuries.