Overview

• The event, part of Sanders’ Fighting Oligarchy tour, drew roughly 1,700 people as the campaign sought to ramp up volunteers for the general election.
• Sanders questioned why top New York Democrats have not endorsed Zohran Mamdani after his primary upset over Andrew Cuomo, casting the race as a test of party direction.
• Mamdani condemned efforts by President Donald Trump and wealthy donors to shape the field, referencing reports of attempts to push rivals out to boost Cuomo; Trump denied offering Eric Adams an ambassadorship but said a one‑on‑one race favors Cuomo.
• Adams reaffirmed he will stay in the race, Cuomo continues an independent bid, and Republican Curtis Sliwa remains on the ballot, as polls show Mamdani leading a fragmented field.
• Warning of potential federal enforcement, Mamdani urged New Yorkers to prepare for possible National Guard deployments and highlighted his affordability platform, including a rent freeze, free buses and child care, and city‑run grocery stores.