Published on, Sept. 16 -- September 16, 2025 8:46 AM

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has endorsed Zohran Mamdani in his run for mayor of New York City, a major boost for the rising Muslim politician.

Writing in a New York Times opinion piece, Hochul said: "In the four years since I took office, one of my foundational beliefs has been the importance of the office of New York governor working hand in hand with the mayor of New York City for the betterment of the 8.3 million residents we both represent."

"The question of who will be the next mayor is one I take extremely seriously and to which I have devoted a great deal of thought. Tonight I am endorsing Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani."

In a post on X linking to the column she wrote: "New Yo...