Rachel Leingang speaks to Moira Donegan about how a political nobody beat one of New York’s best-known Democratic establishment figures

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 declares victory in NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary as Andrew Cuomo concedes.

Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo concedes to Mr Mamdani in a stunning upset that defied polls and expectations

Mamdani said his city would be one \

Andrew Cuomo concedes as progressive leftwinger builds substantial lead over former governor

“In the words of Nelson Mandela, ‘It always seems impossible until it is done,’” the democratic socialist said.

The democratic socialist is now the favourite to win the city’s mayoral election

Reactions to the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City show that young voters are done with politics as usual.

"Abbiamo fatto la storia". Mamdani sbanca alle primarie democratiche, colpo all'establishment (ANSA)

Democratic socialist tells MSNBC his campaign against Cuomo shows leftist politics can thrive beyond New York

Rachel Leingang speaks to Moira Donegan about how a political nobody beat one of New York’s best-known Democratic establishment figures