New York Governor Hochul Endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has officially endorsed Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, highlighting their shared commitment to affordability and opposition to President Donald Trump. Despite some policy disagreements, Hochul expressed confidence in Mamdani's leadership and his dedication to making life safer and more affordable for New Yorkers. Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, has emerged as the frontrunner in the mayoral race and has garnered support from prominent Democrats and major labor unions. Hochul's backing is seen as a key step in uniting the Democratic Party establishment behind Mamdani and increasing pressure on other leaders like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to endorse him. Mamdani praised Hochul for her work on children's issues and childcare access and emphasized their shared goal of preventing New Yorkers from being priced out of their city. The endorsement underscores the broader intra-party dynamics as Democrats seek to consolidate support against Trump and address pressing city challenges.