New york city: New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo announced his intent to collaborate with US President Donald Trump if he is elected, citing their previous working relationship from his tenure as governor. "I know President Trump. I was governor when he was president. In the first term, we worked together," Cuomo stated in an interview with Fox News.

According to Anadolu Agency, the independent candidate refuted the notion that Democratic city leaders must oppose Republican presidents, asserting his commitment to cooperation. Cuomo expressed confidence that Trump has a vested interest in New York and would be amenable to a collaborative approach that benefits the city, warning against purely political interactions.

Cuomo highlighted the importance of cooperation with New York's Governor Kathy Hochul, stressing the city's significance as the state's economic powerhouse. He criticized Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa's preparedness for office, referencing Trump's opinion that Sliwa lacks the necessary managerial and governmental experience.

Recent polls indicate Democrat Zohran Mamdani is leading, with support ranging from 41% to 47%, while Cuomo follows with 31-34%, and Sliwa garners 14-24%, based on surveys conducted from late October to early November. The New York City Board of Elections reports that over 580,000 residents have already participated in early voting ahead of Tuesday's election.

Cuomo initiated his independent campaign following a loss to Mamdani in the Democratic primary. Should Mamdani be elected, he would become both the first Muslim and first South Asian mayor of New York City, the nation's largest metropolis.