Zohran Mamdani, the frontrunner in the New York City mayoral race, is facing criticism after being photographed dining at an upscale sushi restaurant in Manhattan, raising questions about his working class credentials. Actor Michael Rapaport shared images of Mamdani at the restaurant, sparking a wave of social media backlash accusing the self-proclaimed socialist of hypocrisy, given his campaign promises to lower living costs for working class New Yorkers. Mamdani, who lives in a rent-stabilized apartment and has built his platform on progressive policies, also faced renewed scrutiny over past photos with controversial figures and was labeled a 'divisive force' by rival Andrew Cuomo during a heated debate. Mamdani responded by accusing Cuomo of attempting to distract voters with personal attacks and racism, while defending his own record and policy proposals.