Outgoing U.S. Rep Nydia Velázquez endorses Carl Wilson in Manhattan’s special election, widening break with Mamdani

Retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez is backing Carl Wilson in the race to replace Erik Bottcher on the City Council, amNewYork has learned — deepening her rift with Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the two powerful progressives continue to line up behind rival candidates in a growing series of proxy fights across the city.