Zohran Mamdani reacts to viral New York Knicks rhyme: ‘My mayor’s Muslim, my bagel’s Jewish’ (opens original article in a new tab)

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded to the viral 'My mayor's Muslim, my bagel's Jewish' chant celebrating the Knicks' NBA championship win, calling it a reflection of the city's diversity and unity. The chant, which originated as a fan expression of pride, has become a cultural phenomenon with merchandise and media recognition.

• New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reacted to the viral 'My mayor's Muslim, my bagel's Jewish' chant about the Knicks' NBA championship win
• The chant originated as a fan expression of unity and hometown pride before the Knicks' Game 5 victory
• The chant has been replicated on merchandise and described as 'pure New York City poetry' by The New York Times
• The original creator of the chant, MD Ahnaf Hossain, said it aimed to unify New Yorkers during a crucial time