AOC's Rally Speech Sparks Unity and Controversy in NYC At a vibrant get-out-the-vote rally in Queens on October 26, 2025, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez highlighted New York City's rich immigrant history, rallying support for mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Her speech, emphasizing the city's role as a refuge for groups like Irish famine escapees and Holocaust survivors, resonated deeply but also sparked debate over historical accuracy and local logistics. The event, co-headlined by Sen. Bernie