"On Sunday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul penned an essay for The New York Times. The title? "Why I Am Endorsing Zohran Mamdani." "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," Hochul began the op-ed. "I am endorsing Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani.""
""Affordability has long been my top priority as governor, and it is the No. 1 concern I share with Mr. Mamdani. As governor, I've taken actions to realize this goal, including lowering middle-class income taxes and making school meals free for all students. But there is more work ahead of us," Hochul wrote."
""And in light of the abhorrent and destructive policies coming out of Washington every day, I needed to know the next mayor will not be someone who would surrender one inch to President Trump.""
Governor Kathy Hochul endorsed Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani for mayor. Hochul emphasized that the mayoral decision was taken after serious consideration and conversations. She identified affordability as her top priority and said it is the primary concern she shares with Mamdani. Hochul listed actions taken as governor, including lowering middle-class income taxes and making school meals free for all students. She stated that more work remains to make the city affordable. Hochul also stressed the need for a mayor who will not surrender any ground to President Donald Trump amid harmful federal policies.
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