New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani, the Democrat nominee for New York City mayor, are maintaining a cordial relationship ahead of November’s mayoral election.

In the assembly, Mamdani was a constant critic of Hochul, saying she “appeases racists,” calling her “disgusting.” He further said her reversal on congestion pricing is why people don’t trust politicians.

Following Mandani’s primary victory, the two met at New York City’s pride parade, discussing “the affordability crisis and areas of common ground on lowering cost,” a source close to Hochul told Politico. The two agreed to put their previous disagreements behind them to work toward the best interests of the city, another source told Politico.

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