Packet 10: Tossup 1

In response to the platform of a candidate for this office, John Catsimatidis threatened to close his chain of Gristedes supermarkets. In February 2025, the “Thursday Night Massacre” occurred when 7 prosecutors including Danielle Sassoon resigned rather than drop corruption charges against a holder of this (15[1])office. “Halalflation” was one of a series of (15[1])(*) street interview style ads that were produced during (10[1])a primary election for this office. (10[4])Due (10[2])to ranked choice voting, Brad Lander and an opponent of Andrew (10[1])Cuomo endorsed (-5[1])each other (10[1])for (10[1])the Democratic (10[2])nomination for this office. (10[3])For 10 points, Zohran Mamdani (-5[1])(“zuh-RAHN mahm-DAH-nee”) is running for what office? ■END■ (10[2])

ANSWER: Mayor of New York City [or NYC]
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