Newsweek’s latest tracking poll shows Mamdani widening his advantage in the New York mayoral race, securing 45 percent support.

NEW YORK — In the most Jewish city in America, debates over antisemitism have exploded in the final days of the mayoral race as New Yorkers appear close to electing a 34-year-old Muslim who does not believe Israel should exist as a Jewish state.

Hakeem Jeffries, the House minority leader, has endorsed Zohran Mamdani in the race for New York mayor after spending months distancing himself from the polarising candidate.

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The late endorsement by the powerful Brooklyn congressman marks a significant shift of mainstream Democrats corralling around Mamdani.

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, is pledging to embrace his Muslim identity amid growing attacks in the final days of the campaign.

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The mayoral hopeful also spoke out in support of "those Muslims in this city who do not have the luxury of being the Democratic nominee."

Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo sparred in the final New York mayoral debate, trading barbs over housing policy, trust, and experience as early voting begins this weekend. New York City assemblyman Zohran Mamdani was accused of fanning the flames of antisemitism by rivals,