The money, the largest example of outside spending by a single donor in the New York City mayor’s race, will go toward campaign ads on Andrew M. Cuomo’s behalf.

Cortez picked Zohran Mamdani as her top choice in the Democratic primary, even as he courted controversy with the Jewish community. Mamdani posed for selfies with supporters Thursday while basking in the glow of Ocasio-Cortez's endorsement since she is one of the most prominent progressives in the country.

Andrew Cuomo faced a two-hour pile-on Wednesday as eight other Democrats vying for the party’s nomination for New York City mayor spent their first debate attempting to knock the former governor off his perch.

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has a strong chance of winning the New York mayor primary, latest betting odds show. Cuomo's odds of success stand at 82 percent while his nearest rival, Zohran Mamdani,

The NYC mayoral race intensifies as Andrew Cuomo leads the polls amid federal investigations, while rivals like Zohran Mamdani gear up for the June 24 Democratic debate.

Cuomo, the front-runner in the mayoral race, was criticized for actions during the pandemic and allegations of sexual harassment of state workers.

In New York, Andrew Cuomo’s comeback after resigning in disgrace could end up taking less than four years – with a scandal-plagued incumbent mayor, a disorganized left wing and a feeling that the city is on the brink paving the way.

Hymowitz’s husband, Gregg, is a billionaire hedge-fund manager who gave $100,000 to Eric Adams in 2021. This year, they are supporting Cuomo with a $150,000 donation. The billionaire Chicago options trader and co-founder of the investment-management firm Peak6 donated $250,000.