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NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani says NYPD investigating car bomb threat against him

In a statement released Thursday, Mamdani says his office is participating with the NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force in the investigation.

Roberto Torres

Jun 19, 2025, 9:55 PM

Updated 40 days ago

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New York City mayoral candidate and Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani says the NYPD is investigating a car bomb threat made against him.
In a statement released Thursday, Mamdani says his office is participating with the NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force in the investigation.
The statement read, "While Zohran does not own a car, the violent and specific language of what appears to be a repeat caller is alarming and we are taking every precaution."
It goes on to say, "Violence and racism should have no place in our politics. Zohran remains focused on delivering a safe and affordable New York."