While some critics decry Zhoaran Mamdani's vision for New York City as far-fetched, experts noted they build off progressive foundations laid by past policies.

Newsweek’s latest tracking poll shows Mamdani widening his advantage in the New York mayoral race, securing 45 percent support.

The mayoral hopeful also spoke out in support of "those Muslims in this city who do not have the luxury of being the Democratic nominee."

From left, Independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and Democratic candidate Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani participate in a second New York City mayoral debate at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at LaGuardia Community College in the Queens borough of New York, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, calling him a leader focused on tackling the city’s affordability crisis. The move strengthens Mamdani’s progressive campaign ahead of the November 4 election.

The 47-year-old Goldman Sachs alum said the Uganda-born lawmaker’s plans could make housing even less affordable.

Months after Zohran Mamdani called Narendra Modi a "war criminal," the New York City mayoral candidate has defended his repeated criticism of the Prime Minister during his outreach to Hindu American voters on Diwali,

The NYC Democrat said he asked Mamdani to speak out against anti-Israel violence but ‘I frankly haven’t really seen him do much on that’