Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is leading the New York City mayoral race by nearly 20 points over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, according to a new Siena Research Institute poll. READ MORE:

Zohran Mamdani has scored an unlikely boost in New York City's mayoral race — from conservatives. The latest Siena poll, conducted between August 4-7, shows that 23 percent of conservatives back Mamdani,

The Siena Research Institute's latest poll shows Assemblymember and Democratic nominee for New York City's mayoral race Zohran Mamdani with nearly a 20-point lead over the current runner-up. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it all down.

Paterson had supported former Gov. Andrew Cuomo during the primary​, calling him the best choice.

Former Gov. David Paterson, who had endorsed his successor, Andrew Cuomo, in the Democratic primary, said he believed Mr. Adams “would run the city the best.”