New York City may witness a landmark election as Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democratic Socialist and Muslim, is poised to become mayor. Polls show that Mamdani, writing just before Election Day, holds a lead in the nation’s largest city, marking a turning point in its political landscape.

New York City’s mayoral race is heating up as the first debate draws near. Andrew Cuomo’s recent interview at a Manhattan forum has spotlighted key figures and amplified the anticipation around this critical juncture for the city.

Zohran Mamdani is demanding that FIFA reverse its dynamic pricing policy for the 2026 World Cup. By focusing on the concerns of New York soccer fans, he hopes to gain traction in local political circles. His efforts arise as the 2025 NYC mayoral election looms in the background.