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In Mamdani’s Rise, Muslim Organizers See Political Opportunity
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In Mamdani’s Rise, Muslim Organizers See Political Opportunity

NY Times Local · May 5, 2026, 9:00 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

The Muslim Democratic Club was founded to increase political power among the city’s Muslims. Now some of its founders are the mayor’s top aides.

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