Zohran Mamdani: “Gracie Mansion has hosted ice cream and concession stands…”

“In this city most of all, however, we are humbled to be the latest tenants of the People's House, Gracie Mansion. This is a remarkable home with a remarkable history of belonging to the people of this incredible city. Gracie Mansion has hosted ice cream and concession stands, public restrooms, a museum, English language classes, community workshops, and storage for the Parks Department. English language classes for immigrants, community sewing and carpentry workshops, and storage for the Parks Department. And that legacy is not one that should be relegated to the past.” (01:09–01:26)

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