Nearly half of New Yorkers fear that crime and violence will only worsen if Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor, according to a grim new poll released Thursday. The survey reveals voters’ growing concerns about a potential “disaster” under Mamdani’s leadership.

Roughly 47% of those polled believe crime levels will spike in the Big Apple if Mamdani is elected, while 45% fear an increase in antisemitism. In contrast, only 32% think the city will be safer with the socialist frontrunner at the helm.

The poll also found that about 39% of respondents expect the risk of terrorism to rise under Mamdani’s administration, compared to just 18% who believe it would decrease.

When asked to describe, in one word, what a Mamdani-run New York City would look like after four years, the most common response was “disaster.” Other frequent descriptors included “s-thole,” “hell,” and “chaos.” The survey was conducted between October 23 and 26 among 500 registered voters.

Despite these negative sentiments, Mamdani continues to hold a commanding lead over former Governor Andrew Cuomo as the mayoral race enters its final stretch, according to multiple polls.

A Quinnipiac University survey released Wednesday showed Mamdani leading Cuomo by 10 percentage points, with 43% support compared to 33%. An Emerson College/Pix11/The Hill poll released Thursday gave Mamdani a substantial 25-point advantage over Cuomo (50% to 25%). Meanwhile, a third poll from the Marist Institute for Public Opinion showed Mamdani with a 16-point lead, standing at 48% to Cuomo’s 32%.

As the mayoral race heats up, voters remain sharply divided on the future direction of New York City under Zohran Mamdani’s potential leadership.
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