New York City mayoral candidate and Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani says the NYPD is investigating a car bomb threat made against him.

In a statement released Thursday, Mamdani says his office is participating with the NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force in the investigation.

The statement read, "While Zohran does not own a car, the violent and specific language of what appears to be a repeat caller is alarming and we are taking every precaution."

It goes on to say, "Violence and racism should have no place in our politics. Zohran remains focused on delivering a safe and affordable New York."