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Power & Politics: The rise of Mamdani and what it means for the NYC mayoral race

Revisiting pre-primary interview with presumed Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani and speaking with Christopher Malone.

News 12 Staff

Jun 29, 2025, 12:55 PM

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A primary night stunner in the race to become New York City mayor. Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani is the presumed Democratic nominee who will appear on the ballot during the general election this November.

We revisited his conversation with News 12's Tara Rosenblum in the weeks before the assembly member declared victory.

Also, Christopher Malone, associate provost at Farmingdale State College and News 12 contributor, breaks down the current state of the mayoral race and the rise of Mamdani.

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