Overview

• The New York City Board of Elections certified Mamdani’s 56% ranked-choice victory over Andrew Cuomo, supported by a record 545,334 first-choice ballots.
• President Trump labeled Mamdani a “communist” and warned he would block more than $100 billion in annual federal aid unless the new mayor “does the right thing.”
• The president threatened to have Mamdani arrested if he defies Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the city.
• Mamdani condemned the president’s threats as an attack on democracy; he vowed not to accept intimidation.
• Andrew Cuomo has conceded and is exploring an independent bid, setting the stage for a contested November general election against Republican Curtis Sliwa and independent Eric Adams.