Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander, the highest-ranking progressive candidates in the race, endorsed each other Friday, one day after the final Democratic primary debate during which both attacked Cuomo. The former governor saved most of his fire for Mamdani, who is nipping at his heels in the final stretch of the race.

As he leans into his Muslim faith, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s positions on the Israel-Gaza war have drawn criticism from across the political spectrum.

Zohran Mamdani has buzz and some momentum in New York City’s mayoral race. But can a 33-year-old democratic socialist beat former Gov.