Democratic candidates for NYC mayor make final push ahead of primary election day
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Mayoral candidates for mayor of New York City made their final pitch to voters on Monday ahead of Tuesday's primary election.
In Inwood, where it's too hot to sway to the beat, Zohran Mamdani was out shaking hands and hoping to convince voters he should be their next mayor saying he'd make the city more affordable.
"Let's talk about this heat for a moment. It is suffocating. It is very difficult. And yet for New Yorkers, even that respite is out of reach because of the fact they've had a mayor who sided with Con Edison when they wanted to increase their gas and electric rates by $65 a month. There are literally seniors who will not turn that A.C. on because they don't know if they can afford it," he said.
Brad Lander, who has cross-endorsed Mamdani, is looking to primary election day enthusiastically. He continued canvasing in Brooklyn.
"I'm optimistic about my late surge I'm having. I'm in it to win and I'm thrilled to see a poll result saying Andrew Cuomo won't be our next mayor," Lander said.
He was referring to a new poll that doesn't meet ABC news standards, but shows Mamdani would win the primary. It's the first poll to show that, and it was a talking point on Monday.
"Right now we're on the brink of toppling a political dynasty," Mamdani said.
At a rally at Union Hall on Monday, Cuomo said, "It all comes down to tomorrow. And your vote is your voice. It is a civic obligation, and it is a personal opportunity to improve your life. Now, it's going to be hot tomorrow. So, think about voting early. Think about voting late."
Cuomo got the support of former President Bill Clinton who usually shies away from city politics. Cuomo was also speaking to yet another union group on Monday continuing with his message that he's a leader for infrastructure and construction projects.
While the candidates push their platforms, the current mayor is pushing the fact that it's hot and voters should remember that.
"Utilize a place where there's an AC and we're opening our cooling centers," Mayor Adams said.
Over 35,000 poll workers will be assisting voters at 1,213 poll sites across the five boroughs.
The Board says it is responding to the extreme heat by distributing fans, ensuring steady water supply, and coordinating with emergency management and utility providers to ensure continuous power supply, with a special focus on poll sites without air conditioning.
Sunday was the final day for early voting in New York City, with 55,000 people coming out to vote.
According to the NYC Board of Elections, nearly 385,000 people cast a ballot in the eight days of early voting.
Polls are open Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
NYC PRIMARY ELECTION RESOURCES
Up Close Election Special: Closer look at the candidates for New York City mayor
How to register to vote in NY, NJ, and CT
How to vote early in the NYC mayoral primary
Ranked-choice voting explained: What to know for NYC mayoral election
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