New Yorkers could pick a political newcomer to run their city - and take on Trump

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old political newcomer, is gaining momentum in the New York City mayoral race, positioning himself as a progressive Democratic candidate aiming to address affordability and quality of life issues. Mamdani, a Democratic socialist endorsed by figures like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, faces criticism over his lack of executive experience and ambitious promises. His campaign focuses on implementing new taxes on corporations and millionaires to fund initiatives like universal childcare and rent freezes, drawing support from disaffected voters and concerns from skeptics about the feasibility of his agenda.