Avila Chevalier’s campaign priorities include abolishing ICE, adding affordable housing, and securing federal funds to repair the city’s public housing.

The mayor is giving serious thought to getting behind Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist who is challenging Representative Adriano Espaillat.

Mamdani’s endorsement of Darializa Avila Chevalier could shake up the race, as the House hopeful campaigns to unseat Espaillat.