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.

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.

New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a socialist, and City Comptroller Brad Lander endorsed each other on Friday, the day after the final debate for the New York City mayoral Democratic primary, in hopes that they can beat front-runner former Gov.

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.

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