NY Attorney General Tish James Speaks Defiantly After Federal Indictment at Zaran Mamdani Rally

Zaran Mamdani's Get Out The Vote Rally

• 🎯 Zaran Mamdani, a nominee for New York Mayor, kicked off a get-out-the-vote push with a rally in Washington Heights.
• 🗳️ With election day 22 days away, Mamdani spoke at the United Palace Theater, aiming to persuade undecided voters.
• 🗣️ He called for a government that improves lives and asserted that the city does not belong solely to billionaires or Donald Trump.

Tish James's First Public Appearance Post-Indictment

• 🎤 New York Attorney General Tish James introduced Mamdani at the rally, receiving cheers and applause.
• ⚖️ This marked her first public appearance since being indicted on federal charges related to a home purchase.
• 💬 James alluded to the charges, stating, "We see powerful voices trying to silence truth and punish dissent and yes weaponize justice for political gain."
• 💪 She declared her resilience, asserting, "I will not bow. I will not break. I will not bend. I will not capitulate. I will not give in. I will not give up."

Other Candidates' Activities

• 🚶 Candidates Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa did not hold public events.
• 🚫 Their expected participation in the city's Columbus Day parade was cancelled.