Hochul’s comments after an unrelated event at LaGuardia Airport came two days after Mamdani shocked the Democratic political establishment, energizing young voters throughout New York City to support his affordability-focused platform.

Gov. Kathy Hochul isn’t ready to endorse socialist Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral run yet, she said Thursday – as she slammed his plans to raise taxes on the rich.

Hochul said she is focused on governing and delivering for New Yorkers right now with people in government today.