Zohran Mamdani has rocketed from relative obscurity to become one of the top contenders in the New York City mayor's race. In a debate Thursday, he started catching heat for his place among the top of the heap.

Zohran Mamdani courts Orthodox vote in NYC mayoral race, but rival Whitney Tilson is reminding them of Mamdani’s harsh criticisms of Israel.

The PAC said the image was released without its consent. A Cuomo spokesperson called the picture "absurd and disrespectful."

His closing message is a scorching ad saying New York could be next after Los Angeles and his 33-year-old opponent can’t lead.

The rally will take place on the first day of early voting and one day after Mamdani cross-endorsed fellow candidate Brad Lander, but Lander’s not expected to attend. Ocasio-Cortez ranked Mamdani first and Lander third on her endorsed slate. The primary election day is June 24.

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Zohran Mamdani, an Indian-origin Democrat, aims to become New York's first Muslim and Indian-American mayor, challenging Andrew Cuomo.