Mamdani, Cuomo or Sliwa? New Yorkers on their choice for mayor

The BBC asked voters in Manhattan who they think could deliver on their top priorities as the city heads to the polls on Tuesday.

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Zohran Mamdani, the state assembly member and Democratic candidate is the frontrunner. He is facing Republican Curtis Sliwa, and former governor Andrew Cuomo, who is attempting a comeback since he lost to Mamdani in the Democratic primary.

The BBC asked New Yorkers what they're looking for in the candidates, and who they think could deliver it.

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