NEW YORK: Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, vowed Friday to more openly embrace his Muslim identity after facing what he called “racist and baseless” attacks from former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his allies.

Surrounded by interfaith leaders outside a Bronx mosque, Mamdani delivered an emotional speech reflecting on the “indignities” endured by Muslim New Yorkers. Fighting back tears, he recalled how his aunt stopped riding the subway after the Sept. 11 attacks out of fear of being targeted for wearing a hijab.

He also recounted advice from a relative early in his political career who urged him to hide his religion — guidance he said many Muslims have heard. “These are lessons that so many Muslim New Yorkers have been taught,” Mamdani said. “And in recent days, t

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