Zohran Mamdani: “Sam will work alongside our Deputy Mayor for economic…”

“Not because it is something of only a day to day importance, but frankly, because this is part of the long term objectives and goals of our government and what government should aspire to everywhere. So Sam will work alongside our Deputy Mayor for economic justice, Julie Hsu to protect New York City's 80,000 baristas. whereas New York City is against he will enforce the laws we have on the books now for consumers and workers alike.” (03:03–03:13)

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