Bernie Sanders rallies with AOC, Mamdani in viral Astoria campaign photo

Senator Bernie Sanders, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani were photographed together in Astoria, Queens, on September 6, 2025. The image was shared on social media and quickly garnered over 350,000 views. The caption read, “A perfect afternoon in Astoria.”

Senator Sanders is expected to headline a town hall in Brooklyn as part of his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, where he will endorse Mamdani. During the Labor Day parade earlier this week, Sanders and Mamdani were seen marching together. Mamdani, who identifies as a democratic socialist, has proposed policies aimed at affordability, including state-operated grocery stores and free buses, funded by higher taxes on the wealthy. He has also limited grassroots donations to $8 million.

Mamdani is set to join Sanders on stage at the rally scheduled for 6:00 PM at the Leonard & Claire Tow Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College. Both Mamdani and Ocasio-Cortez maintain strong support among the progressive wing of the New York Democratic Party.

• Why it matters: This partnership reinforces progressive alignment in New York politics, potentially influencing voter support and fundraising for Mamdani’s campaign.
• This collaboration highlights the younger generation of Democrats, underscoring a shift towards more left-leaning policies.

• The latest: Mamdani is expected to address the crowd at Sanders’ rally tonight.