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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has released a television ad supporting Governor Kathy Hochul in her re-election campaign. In the ad, Mamdani praises Hochul as "the real deal for New Yorkers" and criticizes her opponent, Bruce Blakeman, as "a bad apple." The ad highlights Mamdani and Hochul's collaboration on issues like affordability, as reported by NY1.
Mamdani's ad criticizes Blakeman for his stance on Medicaid cuts and cooperation with ICE, according to FOX 5 NY. The ad also addresses Blakeman's opposition to universal childcare, which Mamdani and Hochul support.
Blakeman responded to the ad by accusing Hochul and Mamdani of being untrustworthy and criticized their policies on taxes and utility costs. He stated his support for universal childcare but questioned funding it for non-working parents, as noted by Politico.
Mamdani is expected to join Hochul on the campaign trail in New York City before the November election. The ad release coincided with an event in East New York, where Hochul and Mamdani celebrated the opening of new affordable housing units, part of the Innovative Urban Village project.
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