"In the four years since I took office, one of my foundational beliefs has been the importance of the office of New York governor working hand in hand with the mayor of New York City for the betterment of the 8.3 million residents we both represent. The question of who will be the next mayor is one I take extremely seriously and to which I have devoted a great deal of thought. Tonight I am endorsing Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani."
"The endorsement suggests that centrist Democrats, some of whom have been wary of Mamdani's campaign, may be willing to back the 33-year-old. Mamdani won the Democratic primary in June, overcoming the establishment candidate Andrew Cuomo with progressive promises to freeze rent, introduce a $30 minimum wage and increase rent on the wealthiest New Yorkers. With a message of change and a savvy social media presence, Mamdani turned out thousands of new voters,"
Governor Kathy Hochul endorsed Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City, emphasizing collaboration between the governor and the mayor to benefit 8.3 million residents. Hochul connected the endorsement to standing up to Donald Trump and making life more affordable for New Yorkers. Mamdani welcomed the endorsement, described it as unifying, and said the movement is growing stronger. The endorsement could persuade centrist Democrats previously wary of his democratic socialist platform. Mamdani won the Democratic primary in June with promises to freeze rent, raise the minimum wage to $30, and target higher rents for the wealthiest, and he leads in polls against multiple opponents.
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