"Zohran joined Congresswoman Clarke and Congressman Jeffries today to meet with Black clergy leaders from across central Brooklyn, Dora Pekec, a spokesperson for Mamdani's campaign, told CNN in a statement. They engaged in a wide-ranging discussion on a number of issues including the urgent affordability crisis and the exodus of Black New Yorkers from the five boroughs and Zohran shared his agenda to make sure every New Yorker can afford to continue to call this city home and live a life of dignity."
"Jeffries, who had no existing relationship with Mamdani prior to the democratic socialist's shocking win, has said in recent days he and Mamdani have had candid and constructive conversations. We are in engaging in a conversation about the future of New York City, about the issues that need to be addressed, particularly the housing crisis, Jeffries told CNN's Dana Bash on Sunday."
"The Tuesday meeting was held at a church in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, the heart of Jeffries' district. Rep. Yvette Clarke, chair of the Black Congressional Caucus who also represents parts of the borough, was also present at the meeting, Mamdani's campaign confirmed. The meeting lasted approximately 90 minutes and was attended by about 20 local pastors from churches in Brooklyn. Jeffries first met with Mamdani in July."
Zohran Mamdani met with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Yvette Clarke at a Bedford-Stuyvesant church in central Brooklyn. The meeting lasted about 90 minutes and included roughly 20 local pastors. Participants focused on housing affordability and the exodus of Black New Yorkers, and Mamdani presented an agenda to keep residents in the city with dignity. Jeffries previously met Mamdani in July and said recent conversations have been candid and constructive. Mamdani clinched the Democratic nomination in June with notable support in Jeffries' district but faced challenges with older Black voters.
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