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The controversial long-time Republican, who was the architect of the Iraq war as President George W. Bush's defense secretary, spent his final years criticizing Trump, and even endorsed Kamala Harris.

The survey's release coincided with the candidates' frenzied final day of campaigning, which centered on President Donald Trump issuing a forceful directive urging New Yorkers to vote for Cuomo.

"You must vote for him, and hope he does a fantastic job," Trump says. "I know how hard you worked for this," Mamdani quips after former Democratic governor gets 47th president's backing. Polls operate until 9 p.m.

The New York City mayoral race has reached its final stretch, with more than a million residents already casting ballots in an election that will shape the character of one of the world’s most iconic cities

Mamdani, who is expected to become the first immigrant in generations to serve as mayor, declared last week that he plans to expand the budget of New York City's tourism office and restore the city's reputation as a "city that welcomes everyone."

Early voting closes with 480,000 ballots cast as Mamdani promising Netanyahu arrest faces ex-governor Cuomo's comeback and Republican Sliwa who could tip the race.

The biannual clock adjustment affecting nearly all Americans occurs Sunday when daylight saving time ends, requiring timepiece adjustments backward by one hour and initiating standard time's dominance through early spring 2026.

The former president offered to serve as an adviser to the radical candidate for New York City mayor if he wins Tuesday’s election. The move marks a shift among some Democratic Party leaders, who had previously treated Mamdani coolly.

Reports are emerging of a large-scale nighttime operation and possible government cover-up. According to eyewitnesses, the area was sealed off following the crash of an unidentified aircraft. The US Air Force insists it was a combat drone, but aviation enthusiasts disagree.

To understand how founded these fears are and what a mayor can actually do in these areas, we spoke with Ed Mermelstein, who served until recently as Commissioner for International Affairs under incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, and one of the people who knows the limits of the mayor's office power closely.