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.

Her endorsement comes less than three weeks before the June 24 primary, which former Gov. Andrew Cuomo has so far dominated in polling.