Cortez picked Zohran Mamdani as her top choice in the Democratic primary, even as he courted controversy with the Jewish community. Mamdani posed for selfies with supporters Thursday while basking in the glow of Ocasio-Cortez's endorsement since she is one of the most prominent progressives in the country.

Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo dodging an onslaught of jabs and socialist state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani trying to snag a viral breakout moment were among the standouts from New York City’s mayoral Democratic primary debate.

Her endorsement comes less than three weeks before the June 24 primary, which former Gov. Andrew Cuomo has so far dominated in polling.