Round 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 office. “Halalflation” was one of a series of (*) street interview style ads that were produced during a primary election for this office. (10[2])Due to ranked choice voting, Brad Lander and an opponent of Andrew Cuomo endorsed each other for the Democratic nomination for this office. For 10 points, Zohran Mamdani (“zuh-RAHN mahm-DAH-nee”) is running for what office? ■END■

ANSWER: Mayor of New York City [or NYC]
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