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Zohran Mamdani defeated Andrew Cuomo in the New York mayor Democratic party primary.
ART OF THE STEAL

How ‘Commie’ NYC Dem Trump Hates Learned It All From...Trump

Zohran Mamdani won a surprise landslide over Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic Party mayoral primary using an unexpected playbook.

David Gardner

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‘PARTY LIKE IT’S 1994’

Buoyant Zeldin Strays From Trump Playbook Days Before Vote

The longshot gubernatorial candidate has closed the gap to just 7 points, and ahead of a rally with Rep. Elise Stefanik, he encouraged New Yorkers to vote by mail to help him win.

Jake Lahut

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BOGEYMAN OF BRIGHTON BEACH

Brooklyn Boys Sue Partner in ‘Cuomo’s Firm’ for Abusing Them

Using Andrew Cuomo’s Child Victims Act, a group of victims intend to expose a man they say preyed on them—including while he was in business with the Cuomo family.

Natasha Stoynoff

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DOWN IN HISTORY

Watch: New York’s Tappan Zee Bridge Blown Up

The bridge has since been replaced by the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.

Victoria Albert

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LEGEND

Marching to Sorrento

The legendary reporter sheds some light on the ancient rivalry between the Irish and Italians in New York City.

Jimmy Breslin

Ridiculed

Pataki’s Sad Trombone Presidential Tour

Out of office and the national spotlight for years, the three-term New York governor is still haunting New Hampshire and threatening a White House run—despite being seen as a joke.

David Freedlander

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Mario Up Close

Mario Cuomo Moved Us Toward the Light

His ambition for himself wasn’t great enough (he should have run!), but his ambition for America was as noble as a politician’s could be.

Mike Barnicle

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Viral

Mario Cuomo, Ann Richards in Doritos Ad

Late former governors of NY, TX starred in a 1994 snack chip ad.

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Legacy

An OK Governor, a Far Better Person

His self-doubt kept him from that ultimate job. If only more politicians were more like him.

Michael Tomasky

R.I.P.

Mario Cuomo, Heartbreaking Liberal Hero

The New York governor was the foremost Democrat to stand athwart the Reagan Revolution.

Eleanor Clift

Hubris

A Cautionary Tale of 3 Governors

The ex-governor of Virginia and the sitting governors of New Jersey and New York have recently discredited themselves with actions and statements that seem to put them above the people they serve.

Ron Christie

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