It comes after a recent poll showed Mamdani in the lead over Cuomo for the first time. But other polls have shown Cuomo firmly in the lead.

Second-place Democratic mayoral contender Zohran Mamdani landed several pointed body blows against frontrunner Andrew Cuomo — as the ex-governor slammed him over his inexperience during the candidates’ debate rematch Thursday.

Bernie Sanders is endorsing Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral primary election. Sanders made the announcement Tuesday morning, saying in a statement, "We need a new politics and new leadership which is prepared to stand up to powerful corporate interests and fight for the working class.