As early voting nears its end in the race for New York City mayor, new polling shows encouraging signs for Zohran Mamdani’s campaign. At least one poll, though, suggests “room for movement” as the three major candidates fight to replace incumbent Mayor Eric Adams.

He was almost unheard of a year ago, now Zohran Mamdani is on the verge of becoming mayor of New York. The withdrawal of New York's incumbent Democrat mayor, Eric Adams, in September means the city will have a new leader-- either rising Democatic star Zohran Mamdani,

Early voting has appeared to skew towards older voters and Andrew Cuomo has gained in the NYC mayoral polls, making youth turnout key for Mamdani.

New York City has not always been kind to its trailblazing mayors, though. Abe Beame, the first Jewish mayor of New York City, lost reelection after one term. So did David Dinkins, the first Black mayor, and John Purroy Mitchell, the last mayor elected in his 30s.

Former President Barack Obama had an extended phone call with mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani on Saturday and offered to be a “sounding board” for the socialist candidate — but didn’t officially endorse him for mayor, according to a report.

Former President Barack Obama called mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to praise his campaign, The New York Times first reported Saturday evening. According to The Times, the former president spoke with Mamdani on the phone for nearly half an hour.

There’s a motto that the partners at Fight Agency, the strategy firm that represents New York City mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani, take seriously. The campaign that’s having more fun is often the winner.

Former Democratic President Barack Obama called New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani Saturday and offered to be a "sounding board" if the 34-year-old frontrunner wins the election.

Former MLB pitcher John Rocker ripped New York City as the mayoral election neared and Zohran Mamdani appeared to be the favorite to win.

CNN’s Erica Hill talks to Andrew Cuomo, independent candidate for New York City mayor, about the final stretch of race where he is trailing behind Zohran Mamdani.