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New York Post
2 days ago
- Climate
- New York Post
NY primary falling on hottest day of heat wave could be bad news for Cuomo
The heat wave could be good news for far lefties and bad news for ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The 102 degree scorcher expected for Tuesday's primaries is likely to help far lefties such as socialist NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani while hurting Cuomo, the frontrunner to win the Democratic mayoral nomination who is appealing to more moderate voters, political pundits told The Post. 'It's very likely the heat will lower turnout on Tuesday — especially if the city is in a heat emergency — [and that] will be bad news for any campaign relying on Election Day turnout, which has previously been older and more moderate,' said Jon Paul Lupo, a longtime Democratic consultant and former top aide for ex-Mayor Bill de Blasio. 'But we're seeing historic levels of early vote — some voters are getting the message and voting early to avoid the heat.' Cuomo campaign spokesman Jason Elan insisted oppressive heat won't stop the former governor's supporters from showing up at the polls. The NYC primary falls on the hottest day of the upcoming four-day heat wave. Michael Nagle 'While we encourage people to vote early to beat the heat, we expect high turnout on Election Day because New Yorkers are excited to cast their ballots for Andrew Cuomo,' Elan said. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill Saturday allowing primary voters to be given refreshments as they wait on line to cast their ballots. 'Our democracy works best when every eligible voter has a chance to cast their ballot,' Hochul said. 'Providing water to voters waiting in line is a common-sense way to ensure New Yorkers have an easy, safe and secure experience in the voting booth. I'm committing to protecting the right to vote for all eligible New Yorkers.' Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill allowing primary voters to be given refreshments as they wait on line. Getty Images The new bill repeals a law that prohibited voters from receiving food, water and other refreshments at polling sites. Hochul, however, urged New Yorkers to vote early and beat the heat. 'The No.1 cause of weather-related death is extreme heat, but preparation, communication and other precautions can save lives,' Hochul said in a statement. 'That is why we are deploying a whole of government approach to keep New Yorkers safe, working to protect our most vulnerable populations, and encouraging voters to take advantage of early voting ahead of the June 24 Primary Election Day.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
NYC mayoral election update: Lander arrested by ICE; Sanders endorses Mamdani
The Brief The New York City primaries are officially one week away. On Tuesday, mayoral candidate and NYC comptroller Brad Lander was arrested by ICE. Also Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Zohran Mamdani, calling him the "best choice for mayor" NEW YORK CITY - Tuesday is officially one week until the 2025 New York City primary elections – and the race to unseat incumbent Mayor Eric Adams is heating up. JUMP TO: TRACKING ELECTION RESULTS | NYC MAYOR POLLS | WHO'S RUNNING FOR MAYOR? Here's a look at the top headlines in the race for mayor, plus the latest polls, candidate profiles and voter information: NYC comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by ICE in immigration court Tuesday. A video posted on X shows Lander walking alongside a man whose immigration case had just been dismissed, attempting to escort him out of court to avoid ICE detention, according to the tweet. Agents still arrested the man outside. Follow developments here. What they're saying In a post on X, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders said: "At this dangerous moment in history, status quo politics isn't good enough. We need new leadership that is prepared to stand up to powerful corporate interests & fight for the working class. @ZohranKMamdani is providing that vision. He is the best choice for NYC mayor." MORE: Full list of major NYC mayoral candidate endorsements On Monday, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani and former Bronx Assemblyman Michael Blake cross-endorsed one another. It comes after the New York Times editorial board decided not to back any of the candidates running for mayor. Meanwhile, early voting shows strong participation across all five boroughs. According to unofficial data from the NYC Board of Elections, as of the close of polls on day three (Monday) of early voting, a total of 94,112 voters had checked in. The breakdown by borough is as follows: Manhattan: 31,036 Brooklyn: 33,185 Queens: 19,186 The Bronx: 7,551 Staten Island: 3,154 Now through Sunday, June 22: Last day to vote early. Early voting hours may vary. Tuesday, June 24: Primary Election Day. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. You can check your registration status online HERE. To find your local poll site, click HERE. ***Note: Voter registration for the 2025 NYC primary elections - in person and online - is now closed. Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill survey: According to a May survey, Cuomo was at 35%, followed by Mamdani at 22% and Lander at 10%. The survey was conducted May 23-26. Marist College: According to a poll conducted in May, Cuomo was at 44%, followed by Mamdani at 22% and Adams at 11%. The survey of 3,383 likely Democratic primary voters was conducted from May 1-8. Siena College: An April poll had Cuomo at 34%, followed by Mamdani at 16%. The poll surveyed 811 registered voters, with a specific focus on 556 Democratic voters. Betting Odds: According to the overseas online prediction market PredictIt, Cuomo's odds of success stand at 70%, with Mamdani's at 29%. Democratic socialist faces hurdles with Black, Latino voters in NYC mayoral race (Politico) New York mayor's race emerges as proxy war for Democrats' future (The Hill) What do NYC teens think of the mayoral candidates? (Chalkbeat) What you can do Bookmark FOX 5 NY's election results page to track results in real time when polls close on Tuesday, June 24. This year, NYC will use ranked choice voting in primary and special elections for mayor, public advocate, comptroller, borough president, and City Council; a system approved by voters in 2019. On Election Night, results will only show first-choice votes from early voting, in-person voting and processed absentee ballots, accounting for most of the votes. If a candidate is projected to win 50% of first-choice votes, then the Associated Press will declare a projected winner on Election Night. READ MORE: Ranked choice voting explained If no one gets a majority, the last-place candidate is eliminated, and those votes go to the next choice on each ballot. This process continues until two candidates remain; whoever has the most votes then wins. If no candidate has 50% of first-choice votes, the Board of Elections will release an unofficial report on the preliminary elimination rounds on Tuesday, July 1. The BOE plans to certify the results on July 15. NYC Mayor Eric Adams, 64, announced that he would run as an independent, forgoing the Democratic primary for mayor. Jim Walden, 59, a longtime NYC lawyer, is also running as an independent in the 2025 mayoral race. Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, 67, has focused his 2025 mayoral campaign on what he describes as a city in crisis. Zohran Mamdani, 33, is a self-declared socialist focused on rent freezes, free bus rides and no-cost childcare. Scott Stringer, 64, former NYC comptroller, is focused on transparency and good governance. Zellnor Myrie, 38, is a Brooklyn native focused on affordable housing and electoral reform. Whitney Tilson, 58, is an investor and lifelong Democrat who has emphasized the need for a city that is safe, affordable and prosperous, criticizing career politicians for failing to address key issues. State Sen. Jessica Ramos, 39, announced that she would be running for NYC mayor amid calls for Eric Adams to resign. Brad Lander, 55, is the current NYC comptroller and a progressive who advocates for police reform, affordable housing, and better management of the migrant crisis. Adrienne Adams, 64, jumped in as a contender to enter the race, directly after former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Michael Blake, 42, a former Bronx assemblyman and vice chair of the DNC, is known for his focus on economic equity and social justice. Read more about other races, including public advocate, comptroller and City Council, here. Watch interviews with mayoral candidates here. Ranked choice voting Early voting What's on the ballot?
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
2025 NYC primary election update: Cuomo, Mamdani lead crowded mayoral race
The Brief With the New York City primaries less than two weeks away, the race to unseat incumbent Mayor Eric Adams is heating up. According to unofficial data from the NYC Board of Elections, as of the close of polls on day two (Sunday) of early voting, a total of 66,361 voters had checked in. Several reports have described the race as "split all over the place," with candidates and voters divided on key issues like Israel and the crisis in Gaza. NEW YORK CITY - With the 2025 New York City primary elections less than two weeks away, the race to unseat incumbent Mayor Eric Adams is heating up. Early voting is already beginning to show strong participation across all five boroughs. According to unofficial data from the NYC Board of Elections, as of the close of polls on day two (Sunday) of early voting, a total of 66,361 voters had checked in. The breakdown by borough is as follows: Manhattan: 21,565 Brooklyn: 23,637 Queens: 13,823. The Bronx: 5,170. Staten Island: 2,166 These numbers reflect cumulative check-ins and underscore the critical role early voting plays in the city's election process. Here's the latest in the race. JUMP TO: Latest polls | Election news today | List of candidates June 22: Last day to vote early. June 23: Final day to register to vote in person at your local board of elections. June 24: Primary Election Day. Polls open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Vote at your assigned site. This is also the deadline to return early voting or absentee ballots. Mail ballots must be postmarked by June 24. On election night, results will only show first-choice votes from early voting, in-person voting and processed absentee ballots. Final results will be certified after all ballots have been processed. You can check your registration status or register to vote online here. To find your local poll site, click here. Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill survey: According to a May survey, Cuomo was at 35%, followed by Mamdani at 22% and Lander at 10%. The survey was conducted May 23-26. Marist College: According to a poll conducted in May, Cuomo was at 44%, followed by Mamdani at 22% and Adams at 11%. The survey of 3,383 likely Democratic primary voters was conducted from May 1-8. Siena College: An April poll had Cuomo at 34%, followed by Mamdani at 16%. The poll surveyed 811 registered voters, with a specific focus on 556 Democratic voters. RELATED: Meet the candidates running for NYC mayor RELATED: NYC mayoral candidates answer questions on taxes, affordability, spending RELATED: NYC primary 2025 voting guide: Everything you should know RELATED: Voters could be given the option to vote on removing NYC mayors from office On the first day of early voting, all major candidates hit the campaign trail across New York City. Andrew Cuomo kicked off his day at Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network in Harlem. Sharpton did not endorse anyone but criticized Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander for their cross-endorsement that excluded City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams. Lander and Adams are currently polling in third and fourth place. Mamdani campaigned in high-turnout areas like the Upper West Side and Co-op City in the Bronx. He was also scheduled to rally with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Saturday night. Cuomo is backed by Fix the City, a super PAC that has raised $20 million. Voters are already seeing a flood of campaign ads and fliers. The race is picking up momentum between former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani. Several reports have described the race as "split all over the place," with candidates and voters divided on key issues like Israel and the crisis in Gaza. In a striking reversal, the city's teachers union announced Friday it would not endorse anyone in the Democratic mayoral primary. Mamdani, who is 33, admits that Cuomo, who is 67, boasts more experience, but he argues that's not necessarily a good thing. The former governor argues that Mamdani is simply not ready to be mayor. What they're saying "So just imagine the job interview for mayor of the city of New York. 'Hello, I'm applying for the job of the mayor of city of New York. OK. Do you have management experience? No. Have you managed 100 people before? No. Have you managed 50 people before? No. You have experience dealing with Washington because we have this fellow named Trump who's a problem. No,'" Cuomo said. The other side "New Yorkers need to ask themselves in this moment what kind of experience do they want?" Mamdani said. "Do they want the experience of a man who has been funded by the very billionaires who put Donald Trump back in the White House?" A new poll is showing a shake-up at the top among Democratic candidates for New York City mayor. For the first time since former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo entered the race back on March 1, one poll has him trailing. It comes as other recent polls show Cuomo roughly 10 percentage points ahead. The survey, which was conducted by Public Policy Polling for Justin Brannan's city comptroller campaign, shows Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani leading Cuomo among likely Democratic primary voters 35% to 31%, a split that is within the 4.1% margin of error. Here were the rest of the results: Not sure: 11%. Brad Lander: 9%. Scott Stringer: 5%. Adrienne Adams: 4%. Zellnor Myrie: 3%. Michael Blake: 2%. Jessica Ramos: 0%. The poll did not include a ranked choice voting simulation. Zohran Mamdani has rocketed from relative obscurity to become a top contender hosting a rally with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who framed the race as a national referendum on the Democratic Party's future. She called it a choice between the "gerontocracy" of 67-year-old former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the generational shift represented by Mamdani, a 33-year-old assemblymember. As Mamdani climbs in the polls, his rivals are going on the offensive. City Comptroller Brad Lander took a subtle jab in Thursday's debate, saying he's "not great on TikTok" but brings deep experience. Former Comptroller Scott Stringer followed up with a sharper critique, warning, "We cannot have a mayoralty on training wheels," a clear swipe at Mamdani's limited time in government. NYC Mayor Eric Adams, 64, announced that he would run as an independent, forgoing the Democratic primary for mayor. Jim Walden, 59, a longtime NYC lawyer, is also running as an independent in the 2025 mayoral race. Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, 67, has focused his 2025 mayoral campaign on what he describes as a city in crisis. Zohran Mamdani , 33, is a self-declared socialist is focused on rent freezes, free bus rides, and no-cost childcare. Scott Stringer, 64, former NYC comptroller, is focused on transparency and good governance. Zellnor Myrie, 38, is a Brooklyn native focused on affordable housing and electoral reform. Whitney Tilson, 58, is an investor and lifelong Democrat who has emphasized the need for a city that is safe, affordable, and prosperous, criticizing career politicians for failing to address key issues. State Sen. Jessica Ramos, 39, announced that she would be running for NYC mayor amid calls for Eric Adams to resign. Brad Lander, 55, is the current NYC comptroller and a progressive who advocates for police reform, affordable housing, and better management of the migrant crisis. Adrienne Adams, 64, jumped in as a contender to enter the race, directly after former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Michael Blake, 42, a former Bronx assemblyman and vice chair of the DNC, is known for his focus on economic equity and social justice. Ranked choice voting Early voting What's on the ballot?
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
NYC Primary Elections 2025: Strong early voting numbers— All you need to know
. Early voting in the 2025 New York City primary elections is seeing strong participation across all five boroughs. According to unofficial data from the NYC Board of Elections, 66,361 voters had checked in by the end of day two (Sunday) of early voting. The numbers reflect total check-ins so far and highlight the importance of early voting in the city's election process. Voters have several options to cast their votes — they can vote in person during early voting or on Primary Day. Absentee ballots are also being used. These ballots must be postmarked by 24 June and received by 1 July to be counted, according to US media reports. Key dates for voters: 22 June : Last day for early voting. 23 June : Last date to register to vote in person at your local board of elections. 24 June : Primary Election Day. Polls will be open from 6 am to 9 pm. Voters must visit their assigned polling site. This is also the final deadline to return early voting and absentee ballots. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by 24 June. In this election, Mayor Eric Adams is running for re-election as an independent. At the same time, 11 Democratic candidates are competing for the position, hoping to replace him.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
It's the last day to register to vote ahead of the NYC primary election
NEW YORK (PIX11) – New Yorkers who want to vote in the upcoming New York City primaries – Saturday is your last day to register. The last day voters can register is on June 14, according to NYC Votes. You only vote in the primaries if you're affiliated with a political party. More Local News If you wanted to change parties ahead of the primaries, you would've had to send in a new voter registration by Feb. 14. You can register to vote as long as you're a U.S. citizen, a New York City resident for a month and 16 years old. While teenagers can't vote in elections, they're able to pre-register ahead of turning age 18, NYC Votes wrote on its website. You can register online if you have a driver's license from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. If you don't have a license, you can send in a voter registration form to your local Board of Elections, according to NYC Votes. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State If you plan to vote ahead of the primaries, early voting starts on Saturday and lasts through June 22. Primary Election Day will be held on June 24. To learn more about NYC Votes, click here. Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
