Zohran Mamdani, a front-runner in the New York City mayor’s race, will announce a second cross-endorsement with Michael Blake, a former state lawmaker.

Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander, the highest-ranking progressive candidates in the race, endorsed each other Friday, one day after the final Democratic primary debate during which both attacked Cuomo. The former governor saved most of his fire for Mamdani, who is nipping at his heels in the final stretch of the race.

Zohran Mamdani will cross endorse Michael Blake Monday morning, his second cross endorsement as he attempts to consolidate support in the later rounds of ranked choice voting. The two are expected to make the announcement at 11 a.

In an interview with The Haitian Times, New York City mayoral candidate Brad Lander outlined his top priorities: expanding affordable housing, ending delays in nonprofit payments, addressing sanitation in neglected neighborhoods and defending the city’s sanctuary status. He also reflected on his connections with Haitian-led groups in Brooklyn.

Mayoral candidates Brad Lander and Andrew Cuomo tussled at the second Democratic primary debate Thursday evening over the former governor’s description of immigrants — an emotional flashpoint as protests over ICE arrests grip cities around the country.

The second and final mayoral debate on Thursday featured clashes between frontrunners Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani as Brad Lander, who’s polling in third place, sought to raise his