Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, the winner of the Democratic mayoral primary, faced backlash for visiting the Islamic Society of Bay Ridge and standing with Sheikh Muhammad Al-Barr, who made inflammatory remarks about Palestine. Despite controversy, Mamdani has campaigned actively in Muslim communities, visiting over a hundred mosques. His support for Palestine and opposition to Israel has raised concerns among some Jewish voters, although he has also received endorsements from notable Jewish leaders. Mamdani aims to address hate crimes with significant funding plans.
During his campaign, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani visited over a hundred mosques across New York City, highlighting his strong support for the Palestinian cause.
Controversy arose over Mamdani's visit to the Islamic Society of Bay Ridge, where Imam Al-Barr previously ignited backlash with calls for violence against occupiers of Palestine.
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