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Zohran Mamdani’s opponents, including Andrew Cuomo, thought his socialist politics and his position on Israel would sink his candidacy for mayor of New York. Instead, Eric Lach reports, the young candidate is poised to take City Hall.
Eric Lach
Eric Lach , a staff writer, has contributed to the magazine since 2008. He writes regularly about New York City politics, people, and more.
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