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Zohran Mamdani: “The governor is a critical partner in [achieving a balanced…”

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

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Published May 21, 2026 | Video Starts at 14:18

Those were the ways in which we actually Got to a balanced budget. Albany was a critical partner in that. The governor is a critical partner in [achieving a balanced budget]. that. The assembly speaker, the Senate Majority leader. Another critical partner was all of you, frankly, because you are the New Yorkers who were calling. You were knocking on doors. (14:18–14:20)

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