Hakeem Jeffries throws support behind Zohran Mamdani
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Mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani on Friday accused ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his other opponents of stoking Islamophobia — after fielding repeated attacks branding him antisemitic over his anti-Israel views during the campaign.
The mayoral hopeful also spoke out in support of "those Muslims in this city who do not have the luxury of being the Democratic nominee."
On Thursday, the city's outgoing mayor, Eric Adams, endorsed Cuomo at a news conference where Cuomo was questioned about the radio show exchange. (Adams, whose reelection chances were tarnished by a now-dismissed federal bribery case, withdrew from the mayoral race less than a month ago due to low poll numbers.)
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In emotional speech, Zohran Mamdani defends Muslim identity against ‘racist and baseless’ attacks
Encircled by faith leaders outside a Bronx mosque, Mamdani speaks in emotional terms about the 'indignities' long faced by the city’s Muslim population.
The United States is the outcome of a history of genocide, ethnic cleansing, official racism and concentration camps (known as Indian reservations),” Mamdani Snr. wrote.
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, said he would be willing to credit President Donald Trump with brokering a ceasefire in Gaza if the agreement is enforced and “delivers peace.
NYC rabbis warn voters about socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's Israel positions, citing risks to Jewish community safety and unprecedented concerns.
Newcomer Zohran Mamdani, age 34, has used social media and big progressive ideas to shoulder past Andrew Cuomo, who's 67 and long a member of Democratic Party royalty.