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Cuomo PAC's Deceptive Mailer Sparks Outrage, Accused of Islamophobia

6/13/2025

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Mamdani Denounces Deceptive Mailer

A pro-Cuomo super PAC, Fix the City, sparked outrage after releasing a deceptive mailer that manipulated Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani's image to portray him with a darker, longer beard. The mailer falsely accused Mamdani of rejecting police and Jewish rights, prompting him to denounce the act as Islamophobic and a tactic to instill fear during Cuomo's mayoral campaign.

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Cuomo Gains Bloomberg Endorsement

Andrew Cuomo has secured a powerful endorsement from former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who lauded Cuomo's leadership and management prowess in tackling New York City's pressing issues. This backing could tip the scales for undecided voters, as progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani rallies against the influence of elite figures in the race.

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Mamdani Denounces Deceptive Mailer

A pro-Cuomo super PAC, Fix the City, sparked outrage after releasing a deceptive mailer that manipulated Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani's image to portray him with a darker, longer beard. The mailer falsely accused Mamdani of rejecting police and Jewish rights, prompting him to denounce the act as Islamophobic and a tactic to instill fear during Cuomo's mayoral campaign.

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