New York Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani notched the endorsement Thursday of Rep. Adriano Espaillat, an influential Latino leader, on Thursday in the race to become New York City's next mayor.

Mr. Mamdani’s victory upended city politics and reverberated nationally. He relied on a memorable message, charisma and a strong ground game.

NEW YORK, NY – Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has landed a major boost in his campaign, earning the endorsement of the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), one of the city’s most influential labor unions.