AOC meetings with Lander, Mamdani spur talk of possible mayoral endorsement

As city elections approach, political watchers are carefully eyeing Bronx-Queens U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in anticipation of a possible mayoral endorsement. Her backing could be a decisive factor for a progressive candidate hoping to gain ground on the current frontrunner, former Governor Andrew Cuomo.Ocasio-Cortez has reportedly met with City Comptroller Brad Lander and Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani in recent weeks but has not announced whom she will endorse, or whether she intends t