Andrew Cuomo blasts Zohran Mamdani's socialist policies in NYC mayoral race

In the ongoing mayoral race for New York City, former Governor Andrew Cuomo has been vocal in his criticism of his Democratic socialist opponent, Zohran Mamdani. During an appearance on Fox News, Cuomo described Mamdani's policies as 'anti-business' and stated that such a stance is not viable in New York City, where business and corporate interests play a crucial role in the city's economy. As per a Siena College Poll, Mamdani leads the race with 44% of support, leaving Cuomo trailing with 25%. Cuomo contended that the majority of the public remains unaware of Mamdani's positions, arguing that exposure to them would lead to a decline in Mamdani's appeal. He emphasized that New York City thrives on its business foundations, suggesting that a socialist mayor would fundamentally undermine this dynamic. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams also criticized Cuomo’s past actions regarding laws that he claims have hurt the city, further complicating Cuomo’s campaign. Simultaneously, real estate experts Dolly and Jenny Lenz have raised alarms that a Mamdani victory could trigger a mass exodus from the city. They indicated that potential residents are expressing concerns over Mamdani's proposed policies, including multi-year rent freezes, which they believe could freeze the housing market and trigger migration to areas like Florida and New Jersey. As Mamdani continues to lead in the polls, some market predictions show him with an 81% chance of winning the mayoral race, while Cuomo has only a 20% chance. With the election drawing closer, the implications of both candidates' platforms on NYC's future remain a pivotal topic of discussion among voters and real estate experts alike.