New York Democrats are following Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D-NY) lead when it comes to backing Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor.

Comparatively centrist or establishment Democrats have expressed unease about Mamdani’s candidacy under the socialist banner, leading to monthslong speculation about whether Hochul would endorse his campaign.

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Her move to do so over the weekend appeared to have swayed colleagues, leading them to issue their own endorsements. State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie is expected to

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