In a city where nearly 40% of the population is of foreign origin, immigration is a particularly pressing issue for voters — especially given the recent influx of migrants that has stretched New York’s capacity to accommodate and support more than 230,000 asylum seekers since the spring of 2022.

Zohran Mamdani has buzz and some momentum in New York City’s mayoral race. But can a 33-year-old democratic socialist — or anyone else — beat former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary? Mamdani picked up a key endorsement Thursday from U.