Cuomo Blasts Mamdani for His Rent-Stabilized Unit. But He Had One, Too.

Former Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has come under scrutiny for criticizing Zohran Mamdani regarding his rent-stabilized unit, despite having lived in a similar situation himself, which he described as “a dump, just one long hallway” (PRIMARY SOURCE). This criticism comes amid the New York City mayoral race, where Mamdani is actively campaigning as the Democratic nominee. Recently, he hosted a soccer tournament in Coney Island and participated in a forum at Queens College alongside Cuomo, both aimed at engaging voters as the election approaches (ADDITIONAL SOURCES). Cuomo's campaign has intensified following a surge in donations after Mayor Eric Adams announced his withdrawal from the race. However, despite this influx of support, Cuomo still trails behind Mamdani in the polls (ADDITIONAL SOURCES). His strategy has included targeting Republican voters and ramping up attacks on Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate, stating that it would be nearly impossible for him to win if Sliwa did not withdraw from the race. Sliwa has affirmed his commitment to continue his campaign (ADDITIONAL SOURCES). In a significant development, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries provided a last-minute endorsement for Mamdani, which is expected to bolster his campaign as the election date nears (ADDITIONAL SOURCES). The dynamics of the race are shifting, with both candidates making final appeals to voters, highlighting the uncertainty of the election outcome as they navigate the last weeks of campaigning (ADDITIONAL SOURCES).