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Mamdani Leads Polls, Calls Out Cuomo's Islamophobia

10/25/2025

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Zohran Mamdani criticized independent candidate Andrew Cuomo for mocking his faith and immigrant background at a Bronx mosque campaign stop.
He aims to be New York City's first Muslim mayor and said Islamophobia in the race affects nearly one million Muslims in New York.
Mamdani also announced endorsements from prominent Democrats, including Hakeem Jeffries, and leads polls with 43.2% ahead of the November 4 election.

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Zohran Mamdani criticized independent candidate Andrew Cuomo for mocking his faith and immigrant background at a Bronx mosque campaign stop.
He aims to be New York City's first Muslim mayor and said Islamophobia in the race affects nearly one million Muslims in New York.
Mamdani also announced endorsements from prominent Democrats, including Hakeem Jeffries, and leads polls with 43.2% ahead of the November 4 election.