Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | Democratic congressional candidates Claire Valdez, Brad Lander and Darializa Avila Chevalier clasp hands onstage with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, second from right, during a rally Thursday in Brooklyn. (Ryan Murphy/AP) | | | | | | | What to know Democratic primaries in New York spotlight Mayor Zohran Mamdani's influence and the democratic socialist movement. Mamdani is backing candidates challenging incumbents in key House races. The races highlight ideological and generational tensions within the Democratic Party. Gov. Kathy Hochul is running unopposed in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, while a congressional district in the Hudson Valley is a top target for Democrats. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |