Overview

• A Public Progress Solutions and Zenith Research survey shows Zohran Mamdani at 50 percent support in a projected five-way general election, with Andrew Cuomo at 22 percent and incumbent Eric Adams at 7 percent.
• On August 7, Cuomo unveiled a plan to fully subsidize transit fares for qualifying commuters and provide $100 monthly grocery credits to low- and middle-income households, labeling Mamdani’s universal subsidies irresponsible.
• Mamdani defended his platform of free universal bus service and city-run grocery stores, saying he would raise the corporate tax rate and increase fines and fees to generate $10 billion annually.
• The Democratic nominee intensified attacks after The New York Times reported a possible backchannel call between President Trump and Cuomo, an allegation both have denied.
• Independent bids by Cuomo and Adams risk splitting the anti-socialist vote in a fractured field ahead of the November 4 election.