The New York City Campaign Finance Board approved significant public matching funds for 2025 mayoral candidates, with Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani receiving $4 million, enabling him to meet the $8 million spending cap ahead of the Democratic primary. Independent candidate Jim Walden received $1.9 million, while other candidates, including former Governor Andrew Cuomo, missed out due to procedural issues. Concurrently, the Empire Wind project, vital for New York's energy, was halted by the Trump administration, sparking criticism from local leaders and jeopardizing future jobs and energy plans.
The ordered cessation has drawn the rancor of prominent New York officials. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes called it a 'slap in the face to New Yorkers'.
With this cash infusion, Mamdani has reached the $8 million spend limit ahead of the Democratic primary on June 24th.
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