Before launching in early July what he promised would be an all-out effort, one he would see “through the end, to the final day,” to keep Zohran Mamdani from winning the mayor’s office, Republican political megadonor John Catsimatidis had a phone call with the Democratic nominee himself.

The pro-Mamdani PAC, called OneNYC, was formed on Thursday, state filings show. Its treasurer is listed as Yasser Salem, who declined to share details about the PAC or if it had a specific agenda.

A new independent expenditure group named “New Yorkers for a Better Future Mayor 25” is launching a campaign against Mamdani, with a plan to raise around $20 million, according to a person helping organize the committee. A form filed to the New York State Board of Elections shows the group registered to be active in New York on Tuesday.

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

A federal court sentenced Alexi Saenz – leader of an MS-13 branch in Long Island – to 68 years in prison just before the July 4 weekend. His

The Times published a report citing hacked documents that show Mamdani identified as "Black or African American" on his application.

Zohran Mamdani's primary victory has sparked party divisions, while rivals Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams argue over who should drop out in unity bid to topple democratic socialist frontrunner.