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EPISODE · Oct 1, 2025 · 17 MIN

NYC Mayoral Election Update: Candidates go airborne with new campaign ads

from Up Close with Bill Ritter · host WABC-TV, Bill Ritter

Mike Marza and ABC News political director Averi Harper to break down the candidates' TV ad battles and how Adams’ possible endorsement could shake up the race. Mamdani appeared on The View to sharpen his message on affordability and push back against Donald Trump, while rolling out his first upbeat TV ad. Cuomo countered with a self-deprecating, AI-assisted ad highlighting his government experience and secured new endorsements. Meanwhile, Sliwa aimed his ads squarely at both opponents while blasting the MTA over its fare hikes. Mayor Eric Adams resurfaced publicly to tout historically low crime stats, while sources say he may even endorse Cuomo to block Mamdani’s rise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Marza and ABC News political director Averi Harper to break down the candidates' TV ad battles and how Adams’ possible endorsement could shake up the race. Mamdani appeared on The View to sharpen his message on affordability and push back against Donald Trump, while rolling out his first upbeat TV ad. Cuomo countered with a self-deprecating, AI-assisted ad highlighting his government experience and secured new endorsements. Meanwhile, Sliwa aimed his ads squarely at both opponents while blasting the MTA over its fare hikes. Mayor Eric Adams resurfaced publicly to tout historically low crime stats, while sources say he may even endorse Cuomo to block Mamdani’s rise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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