Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:05am on 25 Oct 2025,Saturday International
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani delivered an emotional speech on October 24, 2025, condemning recent Islamophobic attacks from political opponents. Speaking outside the Islamic Cultural Center of the Bronx, Mamdani criticized the use of hate to fuel political campaigns, emphasizing that such rhetoric harms not only him but also the nearly one million Muslims residing in New York City. His remarks came a day after former Governor Andrew Cuomo agreed with a radio host's suggestion that Mamdani would "cheer" if another September 11 attack occurred. Mamdani's speech highlighted personal experiences of discrimination and concluded with a call for unity and respect. He also received an endorsement from House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries on the eve of early voting. (PC: AFP)
