New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expanding his political operation beyond City Hall, releasing a new campaign featuring a slate of progressive allies running in competitive New York congressional primaries as he seeks to grow his socialist coalition in the House of Representatives.The advertisement highlights Mamdani’s growing role as a political kingmaker in New York, where 13 congressional districts are located wholly or partially within the city’s five boroughs.The ad opens with Mamdani catching a basketball and declaring, “We know anything’s possible with a great team.”
He then passes the ball to congressional candidate Brad Lander, who says, “I’ll block billionaires from buying our elections.”
The ball moves to congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier, who promises, “I’ll defend New York by abolishing ICE.”
State Assemblymember Claire Valdez follows, saying, “I’ll stand up against bad landlords and greedy corporations.”
The spot concludes with Mamdani and the candidates standing together and urging voters: “Get out and vote. This is the team. This is our year.”
