Zohran Mamdani, a state assemblyman from Queens, has launched the first broadcast advertisement in the New York City mayor's race, aiming to attack front-runner Andrew M. Cuomo and introduce his populist ideas. The 30-second ad portrays both Cuomo and Mayor Eric Adams as corrupt and beholden to wealthy donors, while highlighting Mamdani's vision for affordable housing, child care, and public transit. The ad, created by Fight Agency, will run on ABC, MSNBC, and Comedy Central, including during 'Saturday Night Live' and the New York Knicks game. Mamdani's campaign plans to spend over $100,000 on the ad.