New York votes in mayoral primary as Cuomo tries a comeback. Zohran Mamdani stands in his way
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Democrats will decide Tuesday whether to reboot Andrew Cuomo's political career, elevate liberal upstart Zohran Mamdani, or turn to a crowded field of lesser-known but maybe less-polarizing candidates in the party's mayoral primary.
Their choice could say something about what kind of leader Democrats are looking for during President Donald Trump's second term.
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