For too long, New Yorkers have strained to find a leader who represents us, who puts us first, and we have been betrayed time and again.
Zohran Mamdani: “For too long, New Yorkers have strained to find a leader who represents us, who puts us first, and we have been betrayed…”
On the recordNovember 5, 2025
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Mamdani reflects on the failures of past leadership in representing New Yorkers.
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