NEW YORK (WPIX) – Democratic mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani voiced strong criticism on Thursday in response to contentious comments made by his rival regarding the events of September 11, labeling them as “racist attacks.”

During an interview with PIX on Politics host Dan Mannarino, Mamdani expressed his dismay over remarks former Governor Andrew Cuomo made earlier on the “Sid & Friends” show.

“It’s absolutely appalling,” Mamdani asserted. “Andrew Cuomo is choosing to spend his remaining public moments launching racist attacks against a candidate who could become the first Muslim mayor of New York City.”