You know, when I first met Zoran, he was leading an effort to help taxi drivers who were under crushing debt. Like several had committed suicide because medallion holders were crushing them with excess debt. So he Zoran [Mamdani] led a hunger strike, teamed up with people, and designed a $450 million debt relief program [for taxi drivers]. and has now built on that with a vision for a city that all New Yorkers can afford, whoever they are. And I find it inspiring. (01:27–01:29)
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