Recent polls show Mamdani leading the NYC mayoral race, with varying margins over Cuomo, Sliwa and Adams, indicating a competitive election landscape.

The Washington Examiner’s Byron York said the rise of Democratic candidates like New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is partly due to the “energy” demonstrated by politicians like him.

News 12's Senior Political Reporter Tara Rosenblum spoke with the former governor, who reflected on his loss at the polls.