Mamdani’s wife faces backlash for mourning a Hamas-linked figure, sparking campaign finance concerns in a tight NYC mayoral race.

The wife of New York City mayoral candidate Mamdani drew criticism for expressing mourning over a Hamas-linked figure, raising concerns about possible violations of U.S. campaign finance laws banning foreign contributions. The incident intensified scrutiny in a tight race, with a Quinnipiac poll from October 9 showing Mamdani leading at 46%, followed by Andrew Cuomo at 33% and Curtis Sliwa at 15%. Details about the individual and the alleged violation remain unclear.