New York Mayor Eric Adams is kicking off his independent reelection bid. He says Thursday at City Hall that the race is a choice between a blue-collar candidate and one with a silver spoon, referring to likely Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani.

Hochul said she is focused on governing and delivering for New Yorkers right now with people in government today.

Social media users claimed the assemblyman won the 2025 New York City mayoral election, but he only won the Democratic primary.