Representative Adriano Espaillat, the most powerful Latino leader in New York City, backed Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate for mayor.

New York Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani notched the endorsement Thursday of Rep. Adriano Espaillat, an influential Latino leader, on Thursday in the race to become New York City's next mayor.

Zohran Mamdani has emerged as the clear frontrunner in fragmented mayoral field. J.C. Polanco breaks down the latest headlines and polls in the mayor's race.