The problems included a pitch for a proposed Arabic constitution faculty, referring to a problem that has turn into a supply of controversy in latest days.
After visiting Masjid Ansarudeen Islamic Heart within the Bronx, Cuomo was praised for his “message of unity” and efforts to fight Islamophobia by Sheik Ibrahim Niass, who mentioned Cuomo was “welcome any time,” in a press release shared by Cuomo on X.
Andrew Cuomo visits Masjid Ansarudeen Islamic Heart within the Bronx on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2025. (Andrew Cuomo marketing campaign for Governor)
Mamdani has leveled criticism on the constitution faculty motion, saying constitution faculties, that are publicly funded however operated independently of the native faculty system, “siphon resources away from public education, often without real accountability or oversight.”
“He receives a welcome reception wherever he goes. Yesterday was a campaign stunt,” mentioned Cuomo spokesperson Wealthy Azzopardi. Azzopardi had dismissed the hecklers on the Queens mosque on Friday as “a couple of Mamdani agents,” saying they weren’t consultant of the opinions of the bigger Muslim neighborhood.
The Mamdani camp has mentioned it was not behind the vocal criticism leveled at Cuomo Friday.
“It’s gonna take more than that to scare Andrew Cuomo, and we were right there today,” Azzopardi mentioned.
“Assemblyman Mamdani’s historic primary victory in June proved the effectiveness of a people-powered campaign, that centers the issues that matter to most New Yorkers: lowering the cost of living, making the billionaire class pay their share and securing equity for all communities,” Clarke mentioned.
Initially Revealed: September 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM EDT
