Zohran Mamdani projected to win New York City mayoral race

Zohran Mamdani has won the race for New York City mayor, according to Decision Desk HQ, marking a historic and transformative moment for the city as it ushers in a new era of progressive politics and reignites debate over the Democratic Party's future, The Hill reported. Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, is set to become the first millennial and first Muslim to lead New York City. His victory, described as one of the most stunning political upsets in recent memory, came after defeating former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent after losing to Mamdani in the Democratic primary, and Republican Curtis Sliwa in…