NEW YORK (WABC) -- Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie has officially endorsed Democrat Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, marking one of the most important endorsements of the campaign yet.

"One of the things that's been great about Zohran's campaign is he has a romantic view of what the city can be and should be," Heastie said. "And, you know, sometimes people want to be romanced."

The endorsement comes on the heels of Governor Kathy Hochul's opinion piece declaring her support for Mamdani .

It was a scene of unity on Wednesday morning between Heastie and Mamdani, who know each other well.

Affordability is the main message resonating with voters, and Heastie said that includes raising taxes on millionaires, passing free child care and free buses.

"If you notice over the years, the

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