Mamdani, a little-known member of the New York state assembly when he launched his campaign, scored a surprise victory over Cuomo, a centrist Democrat who served as the state's governor for 10 years before resigning in 2021 amid sexual abuse allegations.

A New York GOP official told Newsweek that whether Rep. Mike Lawyer or Rep. Elise Stefanik are ultimately the nominee, Republicans have "a deep bench."

Mamdani is slated to meet with business and law firm leaders in the city on Tuesday and Wednesday through visits with the business group Partnership for New York City.

Tokyo stocks edged down Wednesday as many investors refrained from trading actively amid growing caution ahead of the House of Counci

The former governor made his pitch to Wall Street, attacking Zohran Mamdani’s “unrealistic proposals and divisive agenda.”

In a highly polarized race, though, endorsements may have limited impacts. And there’s often a question of whether something that sounds like a stamp of approval really is a full-throated endorsement.

News 12's Senior Political Reporter Tara Rosenblum spoke with the former governor, who reflected on his loss at the polls.

In an interview with the Washington Examiner, Rahm Emanuel strongly implied he would run for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is also running against Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo, the former New York governor, in November’s election.