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Zohran Mamdani: “We have a little over 400 New Yorkers who will be grouped…”

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Published November 24, 2025 | Video Starts at 17:47

So can you just explain a little bit how ideas sort of get worked up the chain and like how that's going to be organized a little bit? Absolutely. We have a little over 400 New Yorkers who will be grouped into 17 different committees. These committees will be led by our four incredible co chairs that we have. Lena Khan, Mel Hartzog, Grace Bonilla, Ria Torres Springer. (17:47–17:53)

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