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.

The progressive congresswoman is supporting the young Queens assemblyman’s upstart campaign in a crowded Democratic primary field.

NEW YORK — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endorsed fellow Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as her first choice for New York City mayor, putting her high-profile mark on a primary where he has surged among progressives.