Will New York City's most consequential mayoral election in decades reshape its future? As incumbent Eric Adams runs as an independent amid historic low approval ratings, a diverse field of challengersâincluding progressive rising star Zohran Mamdani and former Governor Andrew Cuomoâbattle to lead America's largest city. With public safety, immigration policy, and government integrity dominating the debate, voters face a stark choice between competing visions for NYC's recovery and renewal.