Sanders endorses socialist Mamdani in move to block Cuomo in NYC mayoral race

Rising democratic socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has secured the backing of one of the most influential figures on the American Left as he looks to edge out former Gov. Andrew Cuomo for the Democratic nomination.

Mamdani, 33, a New York state assembly member, on Tuesday secured the backing of former presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.

It’s a major boost for Mamdani, who has also scored the endorsement of progressive firebrand Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez...