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Zohran Mamdani: “Freedom can be a reality here in the most expensive city in…”

Featuring: Zohran Mamdani, Democratic | Mayor of New York City

Mayor Mamdani Hosts Juneteenth Reception at Gracie Mansion

Published June 16, 2026 | Video Starts at 32:28

So as we talk about freedom, as we celebrate freedom, we know that we still have to do the work to ensure that that freedom can be felt. That freedom can be used. That Freedom can be a reality here in the most expensive city in the United States of America. So it is such a pleasure to be in this struggle with all of you, and I thank you for having led this for so long and for having allowed … (32:28–32:34)

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