"More than a million New Yorkers cast their ballots in the general election Tuesday, as the race for the city's next mayor-which has drawn attention across the country, and spurred debate across the five boroughs-comes to a close. By 3 p.m., more than 1.45 million people had already turned up at the polls, surpassing the total number of voters in the 2021 general election that put outgoing Mayor Eric Adams in office."
""I came to Brooklyn in the mid-'80s and lived in a two-bedroom that was $235. That same unit is now $3,000 a month. For that shoebox," said Bushwick voter María Pagán. "Whoever comes to office needs to regulate these prices." RELATED READING: The Candidates for Mayor On Housing, Zoning and NYCHA Each of the mayoral candidates-former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (running as an independent), Democratic nominee and State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, and Republican Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa-have laid out diverging plans to address those problems."
More than 1.45 million New Yorkers voted by midafternoon, surpassing 2021 turnout that elected Mayor Eric Adams. The campaign has focused on an escalating affordability crisis and reductions in federal funding for housing programs, public benefits and local services. Voters cited steep rent increases, with one Bushwick resident noting a two-bedroom rising from $235 to $3,000 and calling for price regulation. Candidates include independent Andrew Cuomo, Democrat Zohran Mamdani, and Republican Curtis Sliwa, each offering divergent plans. Mamdani campaigned on free bus service, annual rent freezes for stabilized tenants and free childcare for children under five.
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