Overview

• Zohran Mamdani clinched the Democratic mayoral nomination after securing endorsements from 32BJ SEIU, the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council and District Council 37 alongside small-dollar and select millionaire contributions.
• High-profile backers such as venture capitalist James Hueston, restaurateur Keith McNally and strategist Bradley Tusk have publicly embraced Mamdani’s proposals for rent freezes, free buses and higher corporate taxes.
• New York City’s top real estate firms have expressed confidence in the market’s resilience but are preparing to challenge his targeted tax and regulatory measures.
• Mayor Eric Adams urged former Gov. Andrew Cuomo to withdraw his independent bid in order to unite centrist voters behind a single challenger to Mamdani.
• House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer have scheduled meetings with Mamdani before deciding on any formal endorsements.