Zohran Mamdani: “These winners were chosen through a public vote.”

“We honor these exemplary New Yorkers with both recognition and $1,000 gift so that they may continue their good works, knowing that they are both appreciated and supported by the city that they love. These winners were chosen through a public vote. We recognize them this evening because their work made a difference in the lives of New Yorkers across all five boroughs. Now, the New Yorkers that we are here to celebrate, they serve different parts of our city.” (09:00–09:03)

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