#new-york-city-mayoral-race

#new-york-city-mayoral-race

One of the most closely watched elections this fall is New York City's mayoral race. But New York voters will also weigh in on a lesser-known proposal that could move future city elections to even-numbered years. It's part of a growing trend to consolidate election dates adding local races to the ballot during presidential and midterm elections. Proponents of the effort say it counters persistently low turnout for local elections, despite concerns about local issues and candidates getting overshadowed.

Calling herself a "staunch capitalist," she said she would sit down soon with Mamdani and make some things clear. "The city of New York, as powerful and mighty as it is, is still a subdivision of the state, so any tax increase has to come across my desk first." Mamdani, of course, campaigned on tax increases including a new tax on millionaires and an increase in the state's corporate tax rate.

The leaders of the Democratic Socialists of America are rallying behind socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani, targeting minority voters to counter front-runner Andrew Cuomo.

"Zohran embodies the kind of bold, people-powered leadership that Sunrise was built to fight for," said Aru Shiney-Ajay, executive director of the Sunrise Movement.