Author: Anthony Izaguirre
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Record turnout in New York City as Mamdani faces Cuomo in a generational battle for mayor
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NEW YORK (AP) — A record number of voters cast ballots Tuesday in the New York City mayor’s race, a generational and ideological contest between a democratic socialist and former governor that will resonate across the nation. Zohran Mamdani, who won the Democratic primary earlier this year, faces former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is running…
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Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent
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NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old state lawmaker, who is set to become the city’s most liberal mayor in generations. In a victory for the Democratic party’s progressive wing, Mamdani defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.…
