Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani, the two front-runners in the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City, delivered closing-stage speeches.

Mayoral candidates Brad Lander and Andrew Cuomo tussled at the second Democratic primary debate Thursday evening over the former governor’s description of immigrants — an emotional flashpoint as protests over ICE arrests grip cities around the country.

Ahead of the second New York City mayoral debate, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo admits that he did see the report detailing the number of COVID-19 nursing home deaths.

A proposed flier from a super PAC supporting Andrew Cuomo’s mayoral bid featured an image of Zohran Mamdani with a thicker beard. Mr. Mamdani called the manipulation Islamophobic.

It comes after a recent poll showed Mamdani in the lead over Cuomo for the first time. But other polls have shown Cuomo firmly in the lead.

With less than two weeks to go, it’s clear enough Andrew Cuomo remains the favorite to win the Democratic primary for mayor. What’s far less obvious is how large a lead Cuomo holds — and if he’ll actually coast to victory on June 24.

In a candid interview, former Mayor Bill de Blasio strenuously argued that former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo should not be elected to lead New York City: “He is a vindictive person,” Mr. de Blasio said.

The many controversies, conflicts and acts of extremism occurring are raising the temperature and being reflected across America. Chris Cuomo dives into how the optics of ICE roundups and the demonizing of migrants have contributed to the issue of immigration also falling victim to extremism.

Squad” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ominously warned about the perils of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo winning the mayor race and using it as a stepping stone for a presidential bid while