The final three contenders in the New York City mayoral contest hit the airwaves Wednesday, rolling out new television ads as they broaden outreach beyond street-level campaigning.
Zohran Mamdani used a guest spot on The View to push back at President Trump and to elevate his message to a national audience. His new ad underscores affordability as a central theme of his campaign.
Former governor Andrew Cuomo’s spot employs artificial intelligence for self-deprecating humor while stressing his record and experience in government.
Curtis Sliwa’s commercial targets both opponents. He also publicly criticized the MTA over its recent fare increase, saying, “I talk to the commuters, I ride the express buses, I ride the normal buses. And none-none of the passengers are at all happy.”
In Queens, Cuomo picked up endorsements from unionized electrical workers and several religious leaders, a local showing of institutional support.
Mayor Eric Adams made his first public appearance since exiting the mayoral race to announce historically low crime figures. Asked whether he believed the next mayor would build on his record, Adams replied, “I’m not, I’m not.”
After a veiled jab at Mamdani,