Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has criticized Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani over his past support for decriminalizing prostitution. Mr. Mamdani’s campaign has not emphasized the issue.

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Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic front-runner in the New York City mayor’s race, appeared with Gov. Kathy Hochul for the first time since she endorsed him last month.

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The story of the man most likely to be the next mayor of New York City — and the promise and peril his ascent poses for the Democratic Party.

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Dismissing candidates like Zohran Mamdani simply because of their youth is no longer viable. Millennial and Gen Z Americans will only gain more political influence.