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Hochul Eyes Mamdani for Reelection Boost | New York City News
Governor Kathy Hochul is betting big on Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s progressive clout to win reelection, hoping his youthful, left-leaning base will energize her statewide campaign—but the alliance risks alienating moderate voters and key constituencies like Jewish communities and business leaders. While Hochul has worked to break the historic tension between governors and mayors in New York, her push for cooperation with Mamdani—backed by shared policy wins like childcare expansion and tax relief—could backfire if seen as too radical. Mamdani, already a vocal critic of her GOP opponent, may…
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