Zohran Mamdani's bid to take on former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race is faltering, with new polling showing his support collapsing in a head-to-head matchup.

The latest New York Times /Siena College poll shows that while Mamdani holds a clear edge in a crowded New York City mayoral field, leading Cuomo 46 percent to 24 percent in a four-way race, the numbers tighten dramatically in a two-way matchup, where Mamdani's lead over Cuomo shrinks to 48 percent to 44 percent among likely voters—raising doubts about his staying power in a head-to-head contest.

Among registered voters, Cuomo leads Mamdani in a two-way race, with 46 percent to his opponent's 45 percent.

Newsweek has contacted the Mamdani and Cuomo campaigns for comment via email.

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