Mamdani signifies a generational change and rebuke to a party establishment grown complacent and hypocritical

Despite a massive cash advantage and the backing of many establishment Democrats, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded a stunning defeat at the hands of a left-wing newcomer.

Zohran Mamdani, a state assemblyman and democratic socialist, had a commanding lead over former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who conceded in the Democratic primary.