The former governor, part of New York’s political firmament for nearly half a century, finished what may be his final campaign with a bruising loss to Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayor’s race.

NewsNation anchor Chris Cuomo responded to the news in real time of Democrat Zohran Mamdani defeating his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, to become New York City’s next mayor.

In his victory, speech, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani wished his opponent Andrew Cuomo “only the best in private life” and vowed to “turn the page” for New York City history.

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo spoke to supporters after his apparent loss in his bid as an independent in the New York City mayoral race. He called his campaign "the right fight to wage."

Minutes after polls closed New York City, the venue hosting Andrew Cuomo’s watch party was lively and full of people. Campaign staffers, supporters and others milled around Ziegfeld Ballroom in midtown Manhattan and ordered drinks from two bars.

It’s not the O.J. Bronco,” the former New York governor said, after a picture of him in the car was viewed millions of times online.

NBC News' Steve Kornacki explains how Zohran Mamdani's projected win over Andrew Cuomo signals the end of the Cuomo dynasty that started with his father, former New York Governor Mario Cuomo.

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani boasted about having "toppled" the Cuomo "dynasty" in his victory speech on Tuesday.