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In his concession, Cuomo voiced anger at Mamdani's embrace of socialism.
But many of Mamdani's supporters say his victory was a sign voters want new, more hopeful politics.
Brian Mann, NPR News, New York.
When Mamdani's win was announced, the big crowd that gathered for his victory celebration cheered and people hugged.
Many of Mamdani's supporters say his youth and optimism won them over.
He'll also be the city's first Muslim and South Asian mayor.
She describes herself as a Syrian-American Brooklynite.
Mamdani will now have to govern America's largest city while facing some big headwinds, including distrust from many business leaders and a threat from President Trump to cut off federal aid.
I've been here long enough to have been through a few of them.
A year ago, Mamdani, who will be New York's first Muslim mayor, was relatively unknown, and Cuomo was a political titan.
But last night, it was Mamdani declaring victory.
Cuomo was hobbled in this race by sexual harassment scandals that drove him from office in 2021.
In his concession, Cuomo voiced anger at Mamdani's embrace of socialism.
But many of Mamdani's supporters say his victory was a sign voters want new, more hopeful politics.
A huge cheer went up here at Mamdani celebration headquarters in Brooklyn when word came across that he's been declared the winner.
People here have been joyous all night talking about this campaign, which they see as a game changer, not just for New York City, but for U.S.