With six weeks to go before the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is still leading the pack by double digits.

Two is better than one. Democratic mayoral candidates are now teaming up to thwart ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo in his comeback bid to win the Big Apple. Democratic socialist Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani encouraged his supporters Sunday to quit canvassing on his behalf — in a video posted to X — and instead donate to City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams’ mayoral campaign.

Since announcing his bid for City Hall nearly three months ago, frontrunner Andrew Cuomo has only attended mayoral forums where candidates are quizzed by moderators one-at-a-time — a key component

Mamdani, 33, wants to raise taxes on the wealthy to fund social programs like free child care and buses and more — plans he has promoted on viral TikTok videos.

Mayoral candidates (left-right) City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Comptroller Brad Lander, state Sens. Zellnor Myrie and Jessica Ramos, and former Comptroller Scott Stringer spoke at a Crain's New York Business forum on Wednesday.