Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Senator Chuck Schumer for siding with Republicans on a plan to avert a government shutdown. Her tough language drew talk of a primary challenge.
Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, defended his choice, saying that he hated the bill before him but that its passage was better than a shutdown.
Zohran Mamdani, Zellnor Myrie and Jessica Ramos are ping-ponging between New York City and Albany as they divide their time between legislating and campaigning.