Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to endorse lefty Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani for mayor in the coming days — after her camp tried to keep the candidate at arm’s length through the campaign , insiders told The Post.

“It’s the talk in New York City Democratic political circles. Hochul’s endorsement of Mamdani is coming this week,” a Democratic Party official told The Post.

Mamdani’s campaign declined to comment, referring questions to Hochul.

Hochul’s campaign declined to comment.

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to endorse upstart Zohran Mamdani for mayor later this week. Robert Miller

The Democratic Socialist Mamdani has remained ahead in the polls since securing the Dem nomination in June. Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Post

It’s a big move for Hochul, because democratic social

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