Mamdani Endorses Lindsey Boylan, Who Accused Cuomo of Sexual Harassment
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani has endorsed City Council candidate Lindsey Boylan, marking his first public support for a council race since his election and highlighting his influence in local politics.
- Boylan is notable as the first woman to accuse former Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, allegations Cuomo denies, and her endorsement signals ongoing tensions between Mamdani and Cuomo.
- Mamdani supports Boylan because they share similar views as members of the Democratic Socialists of America, emphasizing her willingness to challenge power and advocate for working people.
- The endorsement occurs amid efforts by Mamdani to build alliances within the 51-member City Council, which has seen friction between him and Council Speaker Julie Menin despite recent attempts at compromise.
- Boylan is running in a special election for a West Side Manhattan City Council seat, with early voting starting soon and the election using ranked-choice voting on April 28.
