Zohran Mamdani: “You cannot tell the story of New York City without the story…”

“And you know, this is your first big trip as mayor elect. Why now? Why Somos? Why here in Puerto Rico. You know, it is a joy to be here in Puerto Rico. You cannot tell the story of New York City without the story of Puerto Ricans. And to return back to Somos after having been here last year, it's an opportunity to meet with City Council members, to meet with organized labor, to meet with partners, …” (18:46–18:50)

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