Representative Adriano Espaillat, the most powerful Latino leader in New York City, will back Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate for mayor.

In the poll by Slingshot Strategies, first reported by the New York Post, Mamdani has 36 percent of the vote compared to former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo 's 27 percent and current New York City Mayor Eric Adams' 14 percent. Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa landed 16 percent of the vote and independent candidate Jim Walden received 2 percent.

A federal court sentenced Alexi Saenz – leader of an MS-13 branch in Long Island – to 68 years in prison just before the July 4 weekend. His

Zohran Mamdani's primary victory has sparked party divisions, while rivals Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams argue over who should drop out in unity bid to topple democratic socialist frontrunner.

Zohran Mamdani's New York mayoral primary prompted a variety of reactions among the city's Democrats, with some vowing to oppose him and others offering support.

The Times published a report citing hacked documents that show Mamdani identified as "Black or African American" on his application.

Hakeem Jeffries' adviser warns of 'forceful' response to potential primary challenges from democratic socialists after Mamdani's NYC victory.

Mr. Mamdani, a state assemblyman and the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, is taking on a small handful of more experienced campaign hands.