As the end nears in the mayoral race, some famous people have let their endorsements be known. Source: New York Times
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Cuomo Joins Adams at Knicks Game. Is an Endorsement in the Cards?
By Gotham Rex on October 22, 2025
Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Mayor Eric Adams looked like the best of friends as they sat together at Madison Square Garden right after the debate. Source: New York Times
Kamala Harris Reinforces Support for Zohran Mamdani in Phone Call
By Gotham Rex on September 24, 2025
The conversation came two days after Ms. Harris, the former vice president, gave a muted endorsement to Mr. Mamdani’s bid for mayor of New York City. Source: New York Times
Republican Who Has Criticized the Police Wins Major Union’s Endorsement
By Gotham Rex on September 23, 2025
The Fraternal Order of Police in New Jersey endorsed Jack Ciattarelli for governor over his Democratic opponent, Representative Mikie Sherrill. Source: New York Times
Schumer, Wary of Blowback, Holds Out on Mamdani
By Gotham Rex on September 19, 2025
Will the Senate minority leader, the avatar of old New York politics, endorse the young, up-and-coming democratic socialist? Source: New York Times
Carl Heastie, Another Democratic Holdout, Is Expected to Endorse Mamdani
By Gotham Rex on September 16, 2025
Mr. Heastie, the speaker of the New York State Assembly, is one of several prominent Democrats who had resisted backing Zohran Mamdani, the party’s nominee for New York City mayor. Source: New York Times
Hochul Endorses Mamdani for Mayor of New York
By Gotham Rex on September 14, 2025
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York backed Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor, in a New York Times essay. Her support comes as Democrats are starting to coalesce around him. Source: New York Times
Why Zohran Mamdani’s Boss in the Legislature Refuses to Endorse Him
By Gotham Rex on September 5, 2025
Carl Heastie, the speaker of the Assembly, has not yet endorsed his fellow lawmaker. He’s not the only prominent Democrat to hold back support. Source: New York Times
A Times Square Hotel Was Set To Become Affordable Housing. Then the Union Stepped In.
By Gotham Rex on December 7, 2022
An influential hotel workers’ union is flexing its power at a key moment in the city’s recovery, affecting major projects from casinos to homeless shelters. Source: New York Times
Siena Poll Shows Zeldin Gaining on Hochul in NY Governor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on October 18, 2022
A Siena College poll showed Gov. Kathy Hochul with a 11-point lead over her Republican challenger, Lee Zeldin, down from 17 points last month. Source: New York Times
Candidates Say No Thanks to Trump ‘Endorsements’ in N.Y. House Races
By Gotham Rex on August 18, 2022
The former president issued mock endorsements to two of his fiercest critics. Carolyn Maloney and Dan Goldman were quick to reject them. Source: New York Times
Sean Patrick Maloney Wins a Clinton Endorsement (Bill, Not Hillary)
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2022
The former president said he would vote for and endorse Mr. Maloney over a challenger from the left, State Senator Alessandra Biaggi. Source: New York Times
Pelosi Backs Rep. Mondaire Jones in Crowded Open-Seat Race in New York
By Gotham Rex on August 1, 2022
The first-term congressman, who moved to Brooklyn to compete in the redrawn 10th Congressional District, faces a highly competitive race. Source: New York Times
Ana María Archila Hopes for Upset Victory in N.Y. Lt. Governor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on June 28, 2022
Ms. Archila, who was endorsed by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Working Families Party, hopes to defeat Gov. Kathy Hochul’s running mate, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado. Source: New York Times
Working Families Party Endorses Yuh-Line Niou in Key House Race
By Gotham Rex on June 24, 2022
Ms. Niou, a state assemblywoman, won the Working Families Party endorsement over better-known rivals like Bill de Blasio and Representative Mondaire Jones. Source: New York Times