{"id":183673,"date":"2026-08-09T20:40:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T20:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/people\/183673\/"},"modified":"2026-08-09T20:40:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T20:40:08","slug":"mamdani-mum-on-icy-relationship-with-rival-espaillat-as-the-two-keep-their-distance-in-nycs-dominican-day-parade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/people\/183673\/","title":{"rendered":"Mamdani mum on icy relationship with rival Espaillat as the two keep their distance in NYC’s Dominican Day parade"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mayor Zohran Mamdani stayed mum on the topic of his icy relationship with Rep. Adriano Espaillat as they both marched in the Dominican Day Parade Sunday \u2014 with the two keeping their distance during the festivities.<\/p>\n

Hizzoner wouldn\u2019t say if he and the Democratic congressman spoke at a press conference about the parade\u2019s security on Friday<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re all just focused on the parade,\u201d Mamdani told The Post on the parade route in Manhattan.<\/p>\n

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, left, with Rep. Adriano Espaillat, at right wearing an aqua colored shirt, during a ceremony for 44th annual National Dominican Day Parade on August 9, 2026, in New York, NY. James Keivom for NY Post<\/p>\n

The mayor kept his statements general when he was asked specifically if he had seen Espaillat on stage for a ceremony at Sunday\u2019s festivities.<\/p>\n

Mayor Mamdani celebrates with parade attendees on Aug. 9, 2026. James Keivom for NY Post<\/p>\n

As the parade swirled, Mamdani stayed mum about his icy relationship with Espaillat. Parade revelers celebrate. James Keivom for NY Post<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was good to see everybody on stage, good to see everyone out here,\u201d Hizzoner said.<\/p>\n

Espaillat shook his head when a reported asked what it was like to see Mamdani again at the parade.<\/p>\n

Espaillat was seen walking the parade with Gov. Kathy Hochul, with the two appearing chummy while the mayor walked with his own cadre.<\/p>\n

The rotten relationship between the two developed after Mamdani backed far-left candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier<\/a> in a primary election for Espaillat\u2019s seat in NY-13, which includes Harlem, Washington Heights and parts of the Bronx.<\/p>\n

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